This course explores the foundational principles of structuralism in sociology, focusing on how social structures shape human behavior, culture, and institutions. It examines the works of key theorists such as Claude Lévi-Strauss, and Ferdinand de Saussure, analyzing their contributions to understanding social order, language, and symbolic systems. Students will critically engage with structuralist perspectives on kinship, religion, and social norms while also considering later critiques and developments, including post-structuralism. By the end of the course, students will gain a deeper appreciation of how structuralist theory continues to influence contemporary sociological thought.
- Teacher: Anshu Singh