Synopsis This book is for the students studying sociology. Each chapter has been written in an analytical style. Questions asked in university examinations have been given at the end of each chapter to enable the students to know what to expect in the examination and practice accordingly. An attempt has been made to use simple language avoiding technical jargon as much as possible. Tables and figures have been used to facilitate understanding. The book is an ideal textbook for the students and reference work for the teachers and researchers.