Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) To what extent rise of communalism in India can be traced to colonial presence in India?
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Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
India is on the cusp of cultural revivalism. In this light, examine the Indological approach of G S Ghurye to study Indian Society.
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Indology
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
MN Srinivas considers village as MICROCOSMS of Indian society, whereas others like Indologist Ghurye consider village as an authentic prototype of Indian society having values of HINDU CULTURE. [Village Studies in India] Discuss. e) Tribals constituting 8.6% of total population do no fit in ONE-SIZE. Based on diversity among tribes, constituent Assembly debated about their integration to society or autonomy. Discuss.
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Tribal Communities
Discuss the social and cultural implications of development-induced displacement in India. c) Explain the social consequences of Green Revolution in India.
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Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Explain the position taken by different social scientists regarding the issue of Integration & autonomy of tribals in Indian society.
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Tribal Communities
"The nuclear family is more democratized & there is more co-operation between husband & wife based on equality ". Discuss the statement in the light of changes in family in India.
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Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Indian political parties are considered as weak in principles and organisation and thus, pressure groups are supposed to be very significant in the functioning of the Indian Political System. Discuss.
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Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Backward class movements (BCM) are defined as participation of Backward class (which is a loose concept, consisting of people above schedule caste but below high caste - MARC GALANTER) who seek socio-economic reform.
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Dalit and Backward Class Movements
How does migration shape the development patterns of cities and regions, including the growth of informal settlements, the formation of new ethnic enclaves, and the impact on urban services and infrastructure?
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Urbanisation and SlumsInformal Sector and Child Labour
Examine the changes to agrarian class structure, before & after Indian Independence?
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Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
M.N. Srinivas was basically interested not to understand the countrymen through the Western books or through sacred books and literature rather was interested to study them from direct observation and his field experiences. Discuss.
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Structural FunctionalismIndology
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.
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Rural Development
With the growth of modern industries, the factory workers gradually shaped themselves into a distinct category. Discuss how working-class structure is changing in India.
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Industrialisation and the Working ClassSocial Classes in India
In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.
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Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
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
Paul Brass focused more on how the Indian state allowed itself to be emasculated, than on the gory details of communal riots. Discuss the contributions of Paul Brass to Indian politics and society.
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Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
The inherent unequal power relations in marriage and family due to domestication of wife has led to women exploitation - Maria Mies
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Patriarchy and Entitlements
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
The socio-religious reform movements tried to achieve the objective of emancipation of women & extension of equal rights to them. Discuss
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Social ReformModernisation of Indian Tradition
Discuss the reasons for, and the impact of, high population in India. How can India harness its demographic dividend? (b) Secularism and Religious Revivalism are two sides of the same coin in India. Comment. (c) What is the Indian idea of Nationalism? How is it transiting in recent times?
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Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
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
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) A R Desai studied Indian society through lens of contradictions. Elaborate.
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Marxist Sociology