Eminent Sociologist T.K. Oommen, Architect of Modern Indian Sociology, Dies at 88

T.K. Oommen, a prominent Indian sociologist and Professor Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University, passed away at 88 in Gurugram. Renowned for pioneering modern Indian sociology, he emphasized sociology as a tool to understand social change, focusing on social movements like the Bhoodan Movement, social justice, identity, and pluralism. Oommen challenged Western frameworks in Indian sociology and contributed to studies on communal harmony and marginalized communities, holding leadership roles in major sociological associations.