S.G.V.V.T’s

Shri Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science & Commerce College

Gavimath Campus, Koppal – 583231. Dist: Koppal, Karnataka

(Affiliated to Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

“If we have chosen the position in life in which we can most of all work for mankind...

Our happiness will belong to millions,

Our deeds will live on quietly but perpetually at work...”

-Karl Marx

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

About Department

Department of Sociology was established in the year of 1963 at Shri Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College, Koppal (Affiliated by Vijayanagara Srikrishnadevaraya University, Ballari) with the intention of Social Development and Social Reconstruction in the jurisdiction of this region. The department of Sociology particularly focus on the causes and consequences of social inequality and the patterns and processes of culture.

Social inequality: refers to the ways in which socially determined categories of people (Gender, religious, race, class and immigrant status) are hierarchically positioned in terms of access to social goods (e.g., .wealth, education, healthcare, a healthy environment, and community amenities) Sociologists study the causes and consequences of differential access to opportunities as well as differential rewards when those opportunities are accessible.

Culture: refers to ways of acting, thinking, and describing that shape peoples’ and societies ways of life. Every action is embedded in a web of meanings that sociologists analyze interpretively.

VISION

Extending qualitative education through equipping students with a critical and rational thinking ability by providing theoretical and empirical exposure of sociological issues and challenges

MISSION

To create a brilliant future for the students, faculty and all stakeholders with social justice, equal and inclusive environment and contribute to the modern knowledge society

1. To upgrading syllabus and curriculum emphasizing on social policy and planning.

2. To create efficient Human Resource for Social Development, Social Planning and Policies.

3. To emphasise on the social problems of the society

4. To aware the students and society towards the evils of the society and their elimination.