The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.
P)
(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to
Barkatullah University, Bhopal)
Department of Social Work
Academic Year: 2024-25
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Semester-III
Name of the Program: BSW Program Code:10
Name of the Group: Minor
Name of the Course: Contemporary Social Problems and Concerns
Course Code: BSW302 Total Duration: Max. Marks: 100
90 hrs (Internal:40+Theory:60)
(Credits- 06)
Course Outcomes:
● Able to understand the genesis and manifestation of social problems
● Able to analyse gender related concerns
● Able to evaluate alcoholism, drug abuse, terrorism & extremism as social problems
● Able to evaluate displacement, migration and trafficking as social problems
● Able to analyse issues pertaining to suicide, poverty and unemployment
SYLLABUS
Understanding Social Problems Duration (In
Unit Marks
Topics Hours)
Social problems: Concept, Nature, types, causes
Theoretical perspectives and approaches to social
problems in India
I 18 20
Social work response to social problems
Implications of Social Problems and Social
Disorganization: Individual, family and society
Gender as Social Issue Duration (In
Unit Marks
Topics Hours)
Understanding gender, gender discrimination
Gender based violence: Domestic Violence, Sexual
Harassment, LGBTQ community, Concerns of
II commercial sex workers 18 20
Social and legal instruments to address gender related
concerns
Drug Addition, Terrorism and Extremism Duration (In
Unit Marks
Topics Hours)
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Definition, Causes,
Types and Impact
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Prevention, Remedy
and Role of Social Workers
III 18 20
Terrorism and Extremism: Definition, types, causes,
impact
Terrorism and Extremism: Prevention, Remedies
and Role of Social Workers
Displacement, Migration and Trafficking Duration (In
Unit Marks
Topics Hours)
Displacement and Migration: Definition, Causes,
Types and Impact
Displacement and Migration: Prevention, Remedy
and Role of Social Workers
IV 18 20
Trafficking of Women and Children: Definition,
Causes, Types and Impact
Trafficking of Women and Children: Prevention,
Remedy and Role of Social Workers
Suicide, Poverty and Unemployment Duration (In
Unit Marks
Topics Hours)
Suicide: Definition, Causes, Types and Impact
Farmers and Student’s Suicide: Prevention,
Remedies and Role of Social Workers
V Poverty and Unemployment: Definition, Causes, 18 20
Types and Impact
Poverty and Unemployment: Prevention, Remedies
and Role of Social Workers
Recommended Books:
● Anna Leon- Guerrero(2009) Contemporary reading in Social Problems: Pine
Forge Press
● Bhasin, K (2000): Understanding Gender, New Delhi: Kali for women.
● Deb, S. (2006): Contemporary Social Problems in India. New Delhi: Anmol
Publication Pvt. Ltd.
● Donileen R. Loseke (2011):Thinking about Social Problems. Transaction
Publishers
● H.S, Becker.(1966). Social Problems-A Modern Approach. New York: John
Wiley and Sons.
● Joel Best (2001): How Claims Spread: Cross-national Diffusion of Social
Problems: Aldine Transaction
● Joel Best (2016): Social Problems: W.W.Norton, Incorporated.
● Joel Best (2017): Images of Issues-Typifying Contemporary Social Problems,
Routledge
● Joel Best, Scott R. Harris(2012): Making Sense of Social Problems: Lynne
Rienner Publishers
● Madan, G.R. (1981): Indian social problem, New Delhi :Allied
publication
● Malcolm Spector (2017): Constructing Social Problems:
Routledge
● Ahuja Ram (2014): Social problems in India, Jaipur: Rawat publication
● Sharma S.L. (2000): Gender Discrimination and Human Rights, New Delhi: K.K.
Publication.
● Zastrow, C (1999): Social Problems, Issues and Solution. Canada: Wadsworth
Thomson Learning Publication.
