CBSE Class 12 Sociology Syllabus 2024-25 (PDF Download)

CBSE Class 12 Sociology Syllabus 2024-25

COURSE STRUCTURE

One Theory Paper Time: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 80

Units No. of periodsMarks
AIndian Society  
 1. Introducing Indian Society0Non- evaluative
 2. The    Demographic   Structure of    Indian Society1010
 3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change1210
 5. Patterns      of     Social     Inequality     and Exclusion1810
 6. The Challenges of Cultural Diversity2210
 7. Suggestions for Project Work10Non- evaluative
  Total40
BSocial Change and Development in India  
 8. Structural Change85
 9. Cultural Change125
 11.Change     and    Development    in    Rural Society1010
 12. Change and Development in Industrial Society1210
 15. Social Movements1810
  Total40
Total13280

COURSE CONTENT

A.INDIAN SOCIETY40 Marks
Unit 1Introducing Indian Society Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community (Non- evaluative)0 Periods
Unit 2The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society Theories and concepts in demography10 Periods
 Rural-Urban Linkages and DivisionsPopulation Policy in India 
Unit 3Social Institutions: Continuity and Change Caste and the Caste SystemTribal CommunitiesFamily and Kinship12 Periods
Unit 5Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion Social Inequality and Social ExclusionSystems justifying and perpetuating Inequality – Caste, Tribe, the Other Backward ClassesAdivasi StrugglesThe Struggle for Women’s Equality and RightsThe struggles of the Differently Abled18 Periods
Unit 6The Challenges of Cultural Diversity Cultural communities and the nation stateRegionalism in the Indian contextThe Nation state and religion related issues and identitiesCommunalism, secularism and the nation stateState and Civil Society22 Periods
Unit 7Suggestions for Project Work10 Periods
B.SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA40 Marks
Unit 8Structural Change Understanding           Colonialism,           Industrialization, Urbanization8 Periods
Unit 9Cultural Change Social Reform MovementsDifferent   Kinds   of   Social   Change:   Sanskritisation,12 Periods
 Westernization, Modernization, Secularization 
Unit 11Change and Development in Rural Society Agrarian Structure : Caste & class in Rural IndiaLand    Reforms,    Green    Revolution    and    Emerging Agrarian societyGreen revolution and its social consequencesTransformation in Rural SocietyCirculation of labourGlobalization, Liberalization and Rural Society10 Periods
Unit 12Change and Development in Industrial Society From Planned Industrialization to LiberalizationHow people find JobsWork Processes: How work is carried out, working conditions, home based work, Strikes and Unions12 Periods
Unit 15Social Movements Concept of Social MovementsTheories and Classification of Social MovementsEnvironmental MovementsClass-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants18 Periods
 Caste-Based Movements: Dalit Movement, Backward Class/Castes, Trends in Upper Caste ResponsesTribal MovementsWomen’s Movements in Independent India 
PROJECT WORK Periods: 40
Max. Marks: 20
C. Project undertaken during the academic year at school level Introduction -2 MarksStatement of Purpose – 2 MarksResearch Question – 2 MarksMethodology – 3 MarksData Analysis – 4 MarksConclusion – 2 Marks15 Marks
D. Viva – based on the project work05 Marks

Prescribed Books:

  1. Introducing Sociology, Class XI, Published by NCERT
  2. Understanding Society, Class XI, Published by NCERT
  3. Indian Society, Class XII, Published by NCERT
  4. Social Change and Development in India, Class XII, published by NCERT

SOCIOLOGY (Code No. 039)

QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

CLASS XII (2024-25)

S.No.CompetenciesTotal MarksWeightage (%)
1Knowledge & understanding Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recallingfacts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas    30    37.5%
2Application of Knowledge and Concepts Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.    32    40%
3Formulate, Analyse , Evaluate & Create Compile information together in a different way by Combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.  18  22.5%
 Total80100%
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