Sociology for Nurses

Cover
Contents
Preface
About the Author
1. Introduction to Sociology
	1. Introduction
	2. Origin of Sociology
	3. Nature of Sociology
	4. Scope of Sociology
	5. Sociology as a Science
	6. Functions of Sociology
	7. Sociology and Other Sciences
	8. Medical Sociology
	9. Hospital Sociology
	10. Socio-Cultural and Economic Aspects in Sociology
	11. Methods of Sociology
	12. Social Survey
	13. Fields of Sociology
	14. Importance of Sociology
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
2. Sociology and Nursing
	1. Introduction
	2. Sociological Aspects of Nursing
	3. Need for Sociology in Nursing
	4. Importance of Sociology in Nursing
	5. Scope of Sociology in Nursing
	6. Uses of Sociology in Nursing
	7. Nursing Application of Sociology in Different Fields: Other Fields of Sociology
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
3. Man, Society, and Environment
	1. Introduction
	2. Theories of Man and Society
	3. Nature of Society
	4. Relation between Society and Individual
	5. Relation between Society and Community
	6. Brief Review of Growth and Development
	7. Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual
	8. Personal Disorganization
	9. Socialization Process
	10. Individualization
	11. Environment and Health
	12. Effects of Environmental Health on Man
	13. Protecting Health from Climate Change
	14. Protecting Man’s Health from Climate Change
	15. Nurses’ Role after Learning about Man, Society, and Environment
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
4. Primary Concepts in Sociology
	1. Introduction
	2. Society
	3. Community
	4. Association
	5. Institution
	6. Organization
	7. Social Structure
	8. Social System
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
5. Social Process
	1. Introduction
	2. Forms of Social Process
	3. Cooperation
	4. Accommodation
	5. Assimilation
	6. Conflict
	7. Competition
	8. Isolation
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
6. Culture
	1. Introduction
	2. Classification of Cultures
	3. Characteristics of Culture
	4. Nature of Culture
	5. Relation between Culture and Civilization
	6. Difference between Culture and Civilization
	7. Cultural Diversity
	8. Components of Culture
	9. Cultural Growth
	10. Evolution of Culture
	11. Need of Culture in Man
	12. Cultural Variability
	13. Functions of Culture
	14. Influence of Culture on Health and Illnesses
	15. Role of Nurses in Cultural Practices
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
7. Population
	1. Introduction
	2. Society and Population
	3. Population Factors and Social Structure
	4. History and Theory of Population Growth
	5. Demography
	6. Population Control
	7. Causes of Population Growth
	8. Population Explosion
	9. Population Distribution in India
	10. Population Health
	11. Family Welfare Programme
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
8. Social Groups
	1. Introduction
	2. Characteristics of Social Groups
	3. Classifications or Types of Social Groups
	4. Group Cycle, Group Morale, and Group Behaviour
	5. Primary, Secondary, and Quasi Groups
	6. Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
	7. Reference Groups
	8. In-Group and Out-Group
	9. Clan/Sib
	10. Tribe
	11. Crowd
	12. Public
	13. Audience
	14. Mob
	15. Economic Groups
	16. Political Groups
	17. Religious Groups
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
9. Marriage and Family
	1. Introduction
	2. Forms of Marriage
	3. Endogamy
	4. Exogamy
	5. Polygamy
	6. Polyandry
	7. Polygyny
	8. Monogamy
	9. Inter-Caste Marriage
	10. Marriage Legislation and Family Problems in India
	11. Marriage–Health Connection
	12. Effects of Marital Status on Health
	13. Family
	14. Family as a Unit for Health and Other Services
	15. Joint Family
	16. Modern Family
	17. Nuclear Family
	18. Blended and Extended Family
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
10. Rural Communities in India
	1. Introduction
	2. Characteristics of Indian Villages
	3. Importance of Villages in India
	4. Factors Shaping the Growth of Village Communities
	5. Rural Health
	6. Changes in Rural Life
	7. Rural Reconstruction Programmes
	8. Special Programmes
	9. Community Development Programme
	10. Twenty-Point Programme
	11. Panchayati Raj: Democratic Decentralization
	12. Health Facilities in Rural Society
	13. Rural Health-Care Delivery System
	14. National Rural Health Mission
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
11. Urban Communities in India
	1. Introduction
	2. Urbanization
	3. Classifications of Cities
	4. Characteristics of Urban Communities
	5. Features of Urban Communities
	6. The Regional Community
	7. Cities and Their Growth
	8. Urban Social Problems
	9. Social Effects of Urbanization
	10. Slums
	11. Impact of Urbanization on Health
	12. National Urban Health Mission in India (NUHM)
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
12. Social Stratification
	1. Introduction
	2. Caste System
	3. Changes in the Caste System
	4. Jajmani System
	5. Social Class System
	6. Untouchability and Discrimination
	7. Caste and Health
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
13. Social Mobility
	1. Introduction
	2. Meaning of Social Mobility
	3. Classifications or Types of Mobility
	4. Systems of Social Mobility
	5. Structural and Individual Mobility
	6. Factors Influencing Mobility
	7. Dimensions of Social Mobility
	8. Determinants of Social Mobility
	9. Importance of Social Mobility
	10. Changes in Mobility
	11. Health and Social Mobility
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
14. Race
	1. Introduction
	2. Meaning of Race
	3. Kinds of Races
	4. Race as a Biological Concept
	5. Races in India
	6. UNESCO’s Concept of Race
	7. Characteristics of Race
	8. Racism
	9. Ethnicity
	10. Minorities
	11. Race and Diseases
	12. Ethnic Health Inequalities
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
15. Social System
	1. Introduction
	2. Definition of Social System
	3. Meaning of Social System
	4. Units of Social System
	5. Elements of Social System
	6. Status
	7. Characteristics of Status
	8. Classifications of Status
	9. Importance of Social Status
	10. Classifications of Social System
	11. Status and Office
	12. Status Comparison
	13. Role
	14. Influence of Social Status on Health
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
16. Social Organization
	1. Introduction
	2. Meaning of Social Organization
	3. Characteristics of Social Organization
	4. Elements of Social Organizations
	5. Social Organization and Social Group
	6. Features of Social Organization
	7. Types of Social Organizations
	8. Relationship between Formal and Informal Organizations
	9. Differences between Formal and Informal Organizations
	10. Voluntary Social Health Agencies
	11. Role of Individuals in Organizations
	12. Role of Social Welfare Organizations in Maintaining Health
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
17. Social Disorganization
	1. Introduction
	2. Meaning of Social Disorganizations
	3. Nature of Social Disorganizations
	4. Causes of Social Disorganization
	5. Characteristics of Social Disorganization
	6. Social Disorganization Process
	7. Factors of Social Disorganizations
	8. Symptoms of Social Disorganization
	9. Approaches to the Study of Social Disorganization
	10. Difference between Social Organization and Disorganization
	11. Deviance and Disorganization
	12. Personal Disorganization
	13. Personal Disorganization and Social Disorganization
	14. Social Pathology
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
18. Social Problems
	1. Introduction
	2. Poverty
	3. Illiteracy
	4. Food Supply
	5. Housing Problems
	6. Prostitution
	7. Rights of Women
	8. Women Abuse
	9. Unmarried Mothers
	10. Rights of the Child
	11. Vulnerable Group: The Elderly
	12. Vulnerable Group: The Handicapped
	13. Child Labour
	14. Child Abuse
	15. Juvenile Delinquency
	16. Crime
	17. Substance Abuse
	18. HIV/AIDS
	19. Dowry System
	20. Alcoholism
	21. Unemployment
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
19. Social Control
	1. Introduction
	2. Meaning of Social Control
	3. Purposes of Social Control
	4. Essentials of Social Control
	5. Development of the Concept of Social Control
	6. Need for Social Control
	7. Types of Social Control
	8. Application of Social Control Theory
	9. Customs
	10. Tradition
	11. Folkways
	12. Norms
	13. Mores
	14. Law
	15. Education
	16. Deviance
	17. Influence of Social Control on Health Behaviours
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
20. Social Change
	1. Introduction
	2. Meaning of Social Change
	3. Nature of Social Change
	4. Difference between Social Change and Cultural Change
	5. Factors Involved in Social Change
	6. Factors of Social Change in India
	7. Cultural Lag and Social Change
	8. Theories of Social Change
	9. Concepts of Evolution, Development, and Progress
	10. Social Development
	11. Social Progress
	12. Impact of Technological Change
	13. Social Movement Types
	Chapter Highlights
	Exercises
	Answers
	References
Index