Sociology for Social Work

In order to have a better understanding and solution of individual or group problems the social worker must look at sociology. The book contains five units having with aspects of Sociology and Social Work. Unit-I contains with Definition and Scope Sociology and other Social Sciences Relation of Social Work to other Social Sciences. Applied Sociology: concept definition Difference between Academic and Applied Sociology. Society: Definition Characteristics Structure and Functions of society Relationship between Individuals and society. Unit-II contains Socialization: Process and Mechanisms of Socialization Social Institutions: Marriage Family and Religion. Social groups: Definition Characteristics and Classification of Social Groups. Primary Secondary and Reference Groups. Unit-III contains Social Stratification: Social Stratification in India- Class and Caste stratification Social Deviance and Social Control: Definition Process and Mechanisms of Social Control. Unit-IV Social change: Concept Definition Characteristics and Factors leading to Social Change Globalization and Society. Unit-V contains Social problems: Suicide Domestic Violence Alcoholism Prostitution.