Sociology II · Practice questions
Patriarchy and Entitlements
21 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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"Family is an imagination while household is a reality". Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2021–2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Functions and dysfunctions of the family as an institution
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Socio-demographic determinants of child sex ratio in India
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPatriarchy and Entitlements
Explain the concept of Patriarchy? How have the women's movements in post-independence India confronted the norm of patriarchy?
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Patriarchy and EntitlementsWomen's Movement
"There is a general trend towards commodification of women at the cultural level in India." Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Wages for housework is an idea whose time has come. Evaluate in context of sexual division of labour in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Infant mortality rate is the most sensitive index for measuring development. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
"The introduction of reservation policy is not sufficient to empower women and strengthen their role as key stakeholders in local governance." Examine the statement in the context of Panchayati Raj in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Regionalism and DecentralisationPatriarchy and Entitlements
Do you agree that the Constitution of India has weakened the traditional social order in India? Give reasons for your opinion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
"Poverty in India has been socially generated and perpetuated". Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Poverty and InequalityColonial Rule and Nationalism
The reason behind dismal state of India in Global Hunger Index Report lies in the patriarchal society where females suffer from stark socioeconomic inequalities, among other reasons. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Throw light on role played by Jyotiba Phule in promoting caste and gender equality in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Social ReformCaste System
The existing crisis of Violence against women and girls has worsened in the context of COVID-19. Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls and also suggest measures to tackle this human rights issue.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Despite a fast-growing economy and the largest anti-malnutrition programme, India has the world's worst level of child malnutrition. Elaborate the social causes as well as consequences of malnutrition in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Poverty and InequalityPatriarchy and Entitlements
Women Rights movement has said to be transitioning into its 4th wave with rise in demand for sexual autonomy as stated by Meena Kandaswamy.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Women's MovementPatriarchy and Entitlements
Migration in India is primarily a male dominated practice. In this light analyse the role of females in raising the families.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Population Size and GrowthPatriarchy and Entitlements
What is Brahmanical Patriarchy? Discuss how it manifests in the intersection of caste and gender. 1(e) Explain the role and characteristics of the Indian Middle Class during the colonial period.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Patriarchy and EntitlementsCaste System
Due to pre-existing gender differences, women are experiencing the effects of the COVID crisis in different and often more negative ways. Critically examine the statement in context of Indian women's vulnerability to COVID-19.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
Discuss the reasons for social and economic backwardness of Muslims in India as highlighted by the Sachar Committee Report. 5(b) Define 'middle class' and examine its role in modern Indian society. 5(c) Explain the types of land reforms undertaken in post-Independence India and their socio-economic impact. 5(d) Critically examine the sociological perspectives on 'untouchability'. 6(a) Discuss the challenges faced in providing education to Scheduled Tribes in India. How has it impacted their development?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Physiological factors associated with women cannot be a rationale to deny them the right to worship." How patriarchy operates through religion, discuss in relation to Sabarimala judgement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Examine the nature of women movement in India today. Whether this has the potentiality to dismantle the power structure of India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Women's MovementPatriarchy and Entitlements