MGP-003 Gandhi’s Social Thought

The aim of this course is to facilitate students to participate creatively in all aspects of peace studies, peace-building in conflict and post-conflict societies. Understanding Gandhian approach to peace from the interdisciplinary perspective and comprehend Gandhi’s views and perceptions on economic, social, political, environmental, and development, related issues. To provide opportunities to the learners for higher studies in the area of theoretical and applied Gandhian Studies, Peace, Conflict Management, and Social Regeneration.Course Credit - 4

BLOCK-I - TRADITION AND MODERNITYUnit-1 - Gandhi’s Views on Social ChangeUnit-2 - Critique of Indian Social OrderUnit-3 - Varnashrama DharmaUnit-4 - Critique of Modernity
BLOCK-II - RELIGIOUS HARMONYUnit-5 - Hindu-Muslim AmityUnit-6 - CommunalismUnit-7 - Reforms in ReligionsUnit-8 - Truth is God
BLOCK-III - SOCIAL EMPOWERMENTUnit-9 - Gandhi’s Views on WomenUnit-10 - Gandhi’s Views on Depressed ClassesUnit-11 - Gandhi’s Views on Children and YouthUnit-12 - Gandhi’s Views on Labour
BLOCK-IV - SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTUnit-13 - Gandhi’s Views on HealthUnit-14 - Gandhi’s Views on EducationUnit-15 - Gandhi’s Views on LanguageUnit-16 - Gandhi’s Views on Nature and Environment