Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste System
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Give an account of Rajni Kothari's study of the relationship of caste and politics.
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Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
Discuss Max Weber's theory of power and authority in the Indian context. How do different forms of authority manifest in Indian social structures?
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Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
Affirmative actions are taken by a welfare state to bring substantive equality in consonance with formal equality established by Constitution.
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Constitution, Law and Social ChangePoverty and Inequality
"Caste system in India is a major barrier to social mobility." Discuss. Also, explain the factors that contribute to the persistence of caste-based inequalities.
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Caste SystemPoverty and Inequality
The practice of untouchability, though declining still persists in India. Discuss its manifestation and reasons for persistence.
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UntouchabilityCaste System
GS Ghurye liberated the study of Indian society from the colonial biases & laid the true foundation of the discipline of sociology in India. Substantiate this statement.
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IndologyCaste System
To what extent does modernisation lead to the breakdown of traditional social structure & values? Give reasons to support your answers.
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Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
Q-1. Family and kinship in India: structure and change. Marriage and family in India. Tribes in India: definition, characteristics and problems. Social movements in India: social reform movements. Caste system in India: caste and class.
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Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaTribal Communities
It is argued that the caste has lost its traditional elements of purity & pollution & become more of an Identity group. Discuss.
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Caste SystemEthnicity and Identity Movements
Caste system based on 4 Varnas (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra) also exists in Bali. Difference between these system from the caste system practiced in India.
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Caste System
The dominant castes notion has been used to deny the validity of reservation for BCs and played a role in determining certain political strategies. In this context explain the decay of dominant caste today.
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Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Beteille's work on Caste, class & Power: changing Patterns of stratification in a Tanjore Village which departs significantly from the writings which equate caste with stratification. Discuss
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Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Caste as a social capital is functional as well as dysfunctional in society. Illustrate with examples & observations from Indian society.
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Caste System
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) "How does M.N. Srinivas' concept of 'Sanskritization' shed light on the process of social transformation and cultural influences within Indian society?
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Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Recently Supreme Court asked Government to decide whether or not to include Dalit christian & Muslims under the SC for availing benefits of Reservation. Discuss the reasons & challenges thereof.
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Caste SystemReligious Communities and Minorities
Discuss the intersectional approach to the study of the problems of vulnerable sections in India. What are its limitations?
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Poverty and InequalityCaste System