1. Applied Sociology Book & Notes — BSc Nursing (Semester-ready)

Finding a book that truly matches the unit-wise syllabus and exam needs is hard; that’s why this book brings syllabus-mapped notes, curated PYQs, and crisp revision aids in one place for the Applied Sociology for BSc Nursing INC syllabus.

One easy-to-use book that organises unit-wise coverage, high-frequency PYQs, and last-minute revision notes—features often not available together in standard texts.

1A. What’s inside (Applied Sociology Book by FHT)

• Unit-wise notes aligned to sociology INC syllabus
• Sociology High-frequency PYQs compiled from recent exam papers
• Sociology Last-minute revision notes for quick recall before exams.
• This Book is available in both printed and online versions

In the book product page link given below, you will get sample notes for all subjects, so that you can make an informed decision by checking how these topics are covered in these books. More than that, we have refund options for the online version of our books.

1B. Read anywhere

Available in print and online, so you can study on your phone or with a printed book—whichever suits you best. Access and pricing details are on the product page.

2. Applied Sociology PYQs

• We listed both the most repeated 10-mark essay questions also 5-mark short essay questions for the sociology subject. So it will help you in your easy preparation for semester exams.
• We know the most stressful part of studying is finding and organising previous exam questions for BSc nursing subjects.
• That’s why we’ve compiled high‑frequency PYQs from recent exam papers into one, easy‑to‑use section.
• This gives you a focused tool for targeted practice, so you can spend your limited time on commonly asked areas.

3. Syllabus-Applied Sociology BSc Nursing

Unit 1: Introduction

• Definition, nature and scope of sociology
• Significance of sociology in nursing

Unit 2: Social Structure

• Basic concept of society, community, association and institution
• Individual and society
• Personal disorganization
• Social group – meaning, characteristics, and classification
• Social processes – definition and forms, Co-operation, competition, conflict, accommodation, assimilation, isolation
• Socialization – characteristics, process, agencies of socialization
• Social change – nature, process, and role of nurse
• Structure and characteristics of urban, rural and tribal community
• Major health problems in urban, rural and tribal communities
• Importance of social structure in the nursing profession

Unit 3: Culture

• Nature, characteristics and evolution of culture
• Diversity and uniformity of culture
• Difference between culture and civilization
• Culture and socialization
• Transcultural society
• Culture, Modernization and its impact on health and disease

Unit 4: Family and Marriage

• Family – characteristics, basic needs, types and functions of family
• Marriage – forms of marriage, social custom relating to marriage and the importance of marriage
• Legislation on Indian marriage and family
• Influence of marriage and family on health and health practices

Unit 5: Social Stratification

• Introduction – Characteristics & forms of stratification
• Function of stratification
• Indian caste system – origin and characteristics
• Positive and negative impact of caste in society
• Class system and status
• Social mobility - meaning and types
• Race – concept, criteria of racial classification
• Influence of class, caste and race system on health

Unit 6: Social Organization and Disorganization

• Social organization – meaning, elements and types
• Voluntary associations
• Social system – definition, types, role and status as structural elements of social system
• Interrelationship of institutions
• Social control – meaning, aims and process of social control
• Social norms, morals and values
• Social disorganization – definition, causes, Control and Planning
• Major social problems – poverty, housing, food supplies, illiteracy, prostitution, dowry, Child labour, child abuse, delinquency, crime, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19
• Vulnerable group – elderly, handicapped, minority and other marginal group
• Fundamental rights of individuals, women and children
• Role of nurse in Reducing Social Problems and enhancing Coping
• Social welfare programs in India

Unit 7: Clinical Sociology

• Introduction to clinical sociology
• Sociological strategies for developing services for the abused
• Use of clinical sociology in crisis intervention