Sub-divisions of Sociology

Sub-division of Sociology is also known as branch of Sociology.

Some of the branches of Sociology are given below:-

1. Historical Sociology
   • It is study of cultural- historical facts of Society.
   • Sociology usually accepts 50 year's old facts as historical facts. e.g.; Muluki Ain, 1910 B.S – punishment based on caste. New Muluki Ain, 2020 B.S – Abolition of Caste Discrimination.
2. Sociology of Knowledge
   • It is study of knowledge as social product.
   • It believes an idea that human society and its very structure can influence knowledge.

e.g.; National Anthem generates love for country in the heart of people.

Maoist's people's song had encouraged Nepalese youth to take part in People's War.

1. Sociology of Law
   • It recognizes law as part of society.
   • It studies impact of law in society e.g.; Impact of Muluki Ain, 1910 B.S. in past Nepalese Society.

Impact of Muluki Ain,2020 B.S. in existing Society.

1. Social or Human Ecology
   • It Studies impact of environment upon social life. e.g.; variation of culture, language, dress up, food habit Mountain, Hill & Tarai of Nepal effect of climate change.

5. Sociology of Education

1. • It studies education as and agent of transmission of culture.
   • It stress upon the social importance of education and meritocracy i.e., rule by the educated and talented persons. Job placement on the basis of shill & educational qualification not by Nepotism or favoritism.
2. Political Sociology
   • It studies relationship between social structures and political institutions, such as government and other organ of state.
   • eg; People's aspiration towards freedom determines the government of state as democratic or autocratic.
3. Economic Sociology
   • It is concerned with economic activities.
   • Social Structures determines economic activities e.g.; Rural economy, urban economic, etc.
4. Sociology of Religion
   • It analysis the religious behavior of human beings from a sociological point of view.
   • Religious belief determines people's dress up, food habit, etc.
5. Industrial Sociology
   • It studies impact of industrialization is Social life.
   • The main cause of urbanization is industrialization.
   • Rural economy converted over nightly to urban economy because of industrialization.
   • It studies industrial relation, i.e. relationship between employer, capital and labor. (industrialist)