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 periods
Marks
A
Indian Society
1. Introducing Indian Society
0
Non- evaluative
2. The Demographic Structure of Indian Society
10
10
3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
12
10
5. Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion
18
10
6. The Challenges of Cultural Diversity
22
10
7. Suggestions for Project Work
10
Non- evaluative
Total
40
B
Social Change and Development in India
8. Structural Change
8
5
9. Cultural Change
12
5
11.Change and Development in Rural Society
10
10
12. Change and Development in Industrial Society
12
10
15. Social Movements
18
10
Total
40
Total
132
80
COURSE CONTENT
A.
INDIAN SOCIETY
40 Marks
Unit 1
Introducing Indian Society Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community (Non- evaluative)
0 Periods
Unit 2
The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society Theories and concepts in demography
10 Periods
Rural-Urban Linkages and DivisionsPopulation Policy in India
Unit 3
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change Caste and the Caste SystemTribal CommunitiesFamily and Kinship
12 Periods
Unit 5
Patterns 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 Abled
18 Periods
Unit 6
The 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 Society
Cultural Change Social Reform MovementsDifferent Kinds of Social Change: Sanskritisation,
12 Periods
Westernization, Modernization, Secularization
Unit 11
Change 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 Society
10 Periods
Unit 12
Change 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 Unions
12 Periods
Unit 15
Social Movements Concept of Social MovementsTheories and Classification of Social MovementsEnvironmental MovementsClass-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants
18 Periods
Caste-Based Movements: Dalit Movement, Backward Class/Castes, Trends in Upper Caste ResponsesTribal MovementsWomen’s Movements in Independent India
PROJECT WORKPeriods: 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 Marks
15 Marks
D. Viva – based on the project work
05 Marks
Prescribed Books:
Introducing Sociology, Class XI, Published by NCERT
Understanding Society, Class XI, Published by NCERT
Indian Society, Class XII, Published by NCERT
Social Change and Development in India, Class XII, published by NCERT
SOCIOLOGY (Code No. 039)
QUESTION PAPER DESIGN
CLASS XII (2024-25)
S.No.
Competencies
Total Marks
Weightage(%)
1
Knowledge & 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%
2
Application 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%
3
Formulate, Analyse , Evaluate & Create Compile information together in a different way by Combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.
