Sociology — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Sociology — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Emergence of Sociology as a Discipline
Chapter 2: Classical Thinkers and Theories
Chapter 3: Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Chapter 4: Social Research and Research Methodology
Chapter 5: Tools of Data Collection
Chapter 6: Individual and Society
Chapter 7: Socialization: Man as a Social Animal
Chapter 8: Culture
Chapter 9: Social Groups
Chapter 10: Status and Role
Chapter 11: Social Processes
Chapter 12: Overpopulation, Poverty, Unemployment and Illiteracy
Chapter 13: Child Labour
Chapter 14: Juvenile Delinquency
Chapter 15: Problems of the Aged
Chapter 16: Problems of the Differently Abled
Chapter 17: G.S. Ghurye: Theories of Origin of the Caste System
Chapter 18: Irawati Karve: Kinship and the Family
Chapter 19: M.N. Srinivas: Brahminization and Sanskritization
Chapter 20: Sociological Project Studies
Chapter 21: Project Methodology, Interpretation and Viva-Voce

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Sociology?

The Sociology syllabus has 21 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Sociology chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Sociology syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Sociology faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Sociology — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Sociology study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.