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Paper 1 · 100 marks
Subject overview
PAPER: SOCIOLOGY (100 MARKS)
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 Socializatio n; 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 an d char acteristics. 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 a nd cultural evolution of society (Hunting and Gathering 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 in Pakistan, 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 dire cted social and cultural chan ge, Effect of Industrialization, Urbanization, Modernization and Modern Means of Communication on Social Change. 7. Public Opinion: Formation of public openion, c oncept 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 Instit utions: 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.
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.
Methods of Sociological Research:
Scientific Method, Steps in research, Types of Questio nnaire Research Design, Surveys, Observation and Case Studies.
- Suggested ReadingsSociology : A down to earth approach James M. Henslin
- Suggested ReadingsMethods of Social Research Baily
- Suggested ReadingsPoverty Curtains Dr. Mehboob-ul-haq
- Suggested ReadingsContemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
- Suggested ReadingsMaster of Sociological Thought Lewis A.Coser
- Suggested ReadingsSociology Ogbum &Nimkoff
- Suggested ReadingsSocial Change and History Robert Nisbet
- Suggested ReadingsFeudal System in Pakistan Nawab Haider Naqvi
- Suggested ReadingsThe Sociology of Rural Life Lynn Smith, T.
- Suggested ReadingsSociology-Social Structure and Social Conflict Kerbo, Harold R. (1989).
- Suggested ReadingsSociology: An Introduction to the Science of Society Koening Samuel
- Suggested ReadingsMarriage and The Family Lee, Alfred Mclung and Lee, Elizabeth Briant (1961).
- Suggested ReadingsThe Design of Social Research, Ackoff, Russel, L. (Latest ed.)
- Suggested ReadingsAn Introduction to the History of Sociology Barnes, H.E. (Ed.) (1966)
- Suggested ReadingsPakistani Society Akbar Ahmad, S.
- Suggested ReadingsContemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
- Suggested ReadingsSociology,10th edition John, J. Macionis. 2004.
- Suggested ReadingsResearch Methodology Neuman, Lawrance (Rvs. Ed.)
- Suggested ReadingsSociological Theory Ritzer, Georg, (1988).
My Subjects
Stage 1Orientation0%
Understand the official syllabus, paper structure, marks and preparation resources.
Stage 2Foundation0%
Build the concepts, terminology and prerequisite knowledge needed for the subject.
Stage 3Official Syllabus Coverage0%
Cover every official FPSC topic in a practical sequence.
Stage 4Consolidation0%
Prepare short notes, comparisons, evidence, diagrams, facts, formulas or timelines.
Stage 5Exam Application0%
Apply knowledge through the paper-specific practice format.
Stage 6Past Papers0%
Attempt topic-wise and full-length past-paper practice.
Stage 7Revision and Mock Examination0%
Complete layered revision, weak-area review and a timed mock paper.
Paper 1 · 100 marks
Subject overview
PAPER: SOCIOLOGY (100 MARKS)
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 Socializatio n; 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 an d char acteristics. 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 a nd cultural evolution of society (Hunting and Gathering 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 in Pakistan, 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 dire cted social and cultural chan ge, Effect of Industrialization, Urbanization, Modernization and Modern Means of Communication on Social Change. 7. Public Opinion: Formation of public openion, c oncept 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 Instit utions: 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.
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.
Methods of Sociological Research:
Scientific Method, Steps in research, Types of Questio nnaire Research Design, Surveys, Observation and Case Studies.
- Suggested ReadingsSociology : A down to earth approach James M. Henslin
- Suggested ReadingsMethods of Social Research Baily
- Suggested ReadingsPoverty Curtains Dr. Mehboob-ul-haq
- Suggested ReadingsContemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
- Suggested ReadingsMaster of Sociological Thought Lewis A.Coser
- Suggested ReadingsSociology Ogbum &Nimkoff
- Suggested ReadingsSocial Change and History Robert Nisbet
- Suggested ReadingsFeudal System in Pakistan Nawab Haider Naqvi
- Suggested ReadingsThe Sociology of Rural Life Lynn Smith, T.
- Suggested ReadingsSociology-Social Structure and Social Conflict Kerbo, Harold R. (1989).
- Suggested ReadingsSociology: An Introduction to the Science of Society Koening Samuel
- Suggested ReadingsMarriage and The Family Lee, Alfred Mclung and Lee, Elizabeth Briant (1961).
- Suggested ReadingsThe Design of Social Research, Ackoff, Russel, L. (Latest ed.)
- Suggested ReadingsAn Introduction to the History of Sociology Barnes, H.E. (Ed.) (1966)
- Suggested ReadingsPakistani Society Akbar Ahmad, S.
- Suggested ReadingsContemporary Sociological Theories Pitrim Sorokin
- Suggested ReadingsSociology,10th edition John, J. Macionis. 2004.
- Suggested ReadingsResearch Methodology Neuman, Lawrance (Rvs. Ed.)
- Suggested ReadingsSociological Theory Ritzer, Georg, (1988).