Social Change: Theory and Perspective

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Theories of Change. 3. Socio-Religious Reform Movements in India. 4. Status Changes of Indian Women. 5. Modern Changes of Religion. 6. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Aligarh Movement. 7. Social Change and Customs of Hinduism. 8. Rural Poverty and Socio-economic Status of Women. 9. Social Change and Sociology. 10. Changes in Land Tenure under British Rule. 11. The Reform Movement 1860-1886. 12. Self-Respect Movement. Bibliography. Index.

Religion is one of the most important and persisting social institution and is an integral part of the structure of a society. It has played and important role in the organization and in patterning the behaviour of people. It has been also affected from time to time by change in various social processes and institutions of society. One of the most intriguing intellectual phenomenon of the mid-twentieth century is the widespread interest in the religion when society is experiencing rapid change. Much public interest in religious people to modify and adopt religious beliefs and institutions in the light of changes in modern society. The book is expected to be useful for the students of sociology and others who are interested in the studies of social change.(jacket)