Sociology of Development for Economists

This course introduces students to the sociological concepts, theories and methods in the study of contemporary development issues facing India.

The Sociology of development for economists is a core course for the Masters of Arts degree in Economics. This course introduces students to the sociological concepts, theories and methods in the study of contemporary development issues facing India. Particular attention will be paid to social stratification on the basis of caste, gender and class. Specifically, this course will provide a historical context to the idea of development, starting from the end of colonialism, emergence of the third world’ countries, rise of nationalism, and contemporary desire for development. In addition, this course will look at the impact of globalisation on development by not only focusing on Indian experience, but also learning from other global south contexts such as Nepal, Columbia, Indonesia and Lesotho.