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    This document provides an overview of the Sociology syllabus for the CSS exam in Pakistan. It covers 3 main sections: 1) General Sociology, discussing topics like culture, society, social interaction and change; 2) Sociological Theory, covering structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory as well as theorists like Marx and Durkheim; 3) Methods of Sociological Research, outlining scientific methods, research design, surveys and case studies. It also lists 16 suggested sociology books and references for further reading.

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    This document provides an overview of the Sociology syllabus for the CSS exam in Pakistan. It covers 3 main sections: 1) General Sociology, discussing topics like culture, society, social interaction and change; 2) Sociological Theory, covering structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory as well as theorists like Marx and Durkheim; 3) Methods of Sociological Research, outlining scientific methods, research design, surveys and case studies. It also lists 16 suggested sociology books and references for further reading.

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    CSS Syllabus

    Subject: Sociology

    For CSS Solved Past Papers, Date Sheet, Online


    Preparation, Toppers Notes and FPSC
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    Paper: Sociology (100 Marks)
    I. General Sociology

    1. Individual: Sociability or the sociality of man.


    2. Culture: Meaning and Characteristics (Culture is variable, learnt, social, shared, transmissive,
    dynamic and adaptive), types (Material, Non –material), functions (transfer of knowledge,
    define situation, provide behaviour pattern, moulds personality) and elements of culture
    (norms, values, beliefs, sanctions, customs).Culture and Socialization; formal and non-formal
    socialization, transmission of culture, cultural relativism. Sub-cultures. Ethnocentrism and
    xenocentrism, Cultural lag, High culture and popular culture. Multiculturalism, assimilation, and
    acculturation.
    3. Society: Meaning and characteristics. Community; meaning and characteristics. Individual and
    society. Relationship between individual and society. Two main theories regarding the
    relationship of man and society (i) the social contact theory and (ii) the organismic theory. Social
    and cultural evolution of society (Hunting andGathering Society, Herding and Advance Herding
    Society, Horticultural Society, Agrarian Society, Industrial Society, Post modern Society).
    4. Social Interaction: Caste and classes, Forms of social classes, Feudal system inPakistan,
    Social Mobility-nature of social mobility and its determinants in Pakistani society, Culture of
    poverty.
    5. Social Control: Mechanisms of social control-formal and informal means of social control,
    Anomie, Alienation and social Integration-Means of social integration in Pakistani Society.
    6. Social and Cultural Change and Social Policy: Processes of Social and Cultural Change-
    discovery, Inhibitions to social and cultural change in Pakistan, Social planning and directed
    social and cultural change, Effect of Industrialization, Urbanization, Modernization and Modern
    Means of Communication on Social Change.
    7. Public Opinion: Formation of public openion, concept of opinion leader, characteristics of
    opinion leadership.
    8. Community: The rural community, Traditional Characteristics of rural life, The urban
    community, Rural – Urban convergence, Urbanism, Future of cities in Pakistan.
    9. Social Institutions: The nature and genesis of institutions, The process of institutionalization,
    Functions of Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education, Economy and Politics.
    10. Social Problems in Pakistan: High population growth rate, Rural –urban migration. Issues of
    technical/vocational training, Deviance and street crime,Unemployment, illiteracy and School
    drop out, Smuggling, Prostitution, Poverty, Drug Addiction, Child Labour and Abuse, Bonded
    Labour, Social customs and Traditions affecting Women in Pakistan, Violence Against Women
    and Domestic Violence, Issues concerning the Elderly in Pakistan.
    II. Sociological Theory:

    Three sociological perspectives: Structural Functionalism, Symbolic interactions and Conflict.


    Theorists: Ibn-i-Khaldun, Spencer, August Comte, Emile Dukheim, Max Weber, Karl Marx, Parson.
    III. Methods of Sociological Research:

    Scientific Method, Steps in research, Types of Questionnaire Research Design, Surveys,


    Observation and Case Studies.

    SUGGESTED READINGS
    S.No. Title Author
    1. Sociology : A down to earth approach James M. Henslin
    2. Methods of Social Research Baily
    3. Poverty Curtains Dr. Mehboob-ul-haq
    4. Contemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
    5. Master of Sociological Thought Lewis A.Coser
    6. Sociology Ogbum &Nimkoff
    7. Social Change and History Robert Nisbet
    8. Feudal System in Pakistan Nawab Haider Naqvi
    9. The Sociology of Rural Life Lynn Smith, T.
    10. Sociology-Social Structure and Social Conflict Kerbo, Harold R. (1989).
    11. Sociology: An Introduction to the Science ofSociety Koening Samuel

    12. Marriage and The Family Lee, Alfred Mclung and Lee,
    Elizabeth Briant (1961).
    13. The Design of Social Research, Ackoff, Russel, L. (Latest ed.)
    14. An Introduction to the History of Sociology Barnes, H.E. (Ed.) (1966)
    15. Pakistani Society Akbar Ahmad, S.
    16. Contemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
    17. Sociology,10th edition John, J. Macionis. 2004.
    18. Research Methodology Neuman, Lawrance (Rvs. Ed.)
    19. Sociological Theory Ritzer, Georg, (1988).

    All of these books are available on our website with FREE Delivery
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