AIR 308 · CSE 2016 · Sociology II · 62 pages

Abhilasha Abhinav: Sociology II answer copy

28 answers by Abhilasha Abhinav, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)1. (a) Westernization10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Limitations of dialectical approach to the study of Indian society10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Impact of Buddhism on Indian society10 marks
  4. Q1(d)1. (d) Subaltern reform movements10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Colonial studies of caste system10 marks
  6. Q2(a)"Politicization of caste has given way to casteization of politics". Critically analyze20 marks
  7. Q2(b)“Manual scavenging is illegal but still persists”. In the context of this statement, discuss the measures taken by government to address the issue and reasons for its failure.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)Give a brief overview of "tribal movements" in post-independence India.15 marks
  9. Q3(a)"The traditional Indian Joint family is characterized by the element of both continuity and change". Discuss20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Critically examine the "Household dimension of the family".20 marks
  11. Q3(c)Write a short note on G.S Ghurye's understanding of "Indian Tribes".10 marks
  12. Q4(a)Discuss the “Agrarian class structure” in India.20 marks
  13. Q4(b)"Indian village is an 'idyllic' social reality, with 'Varna' system of caste hierarchy and complete functional integration between the different occupational groups." Comment15 marks
  14. Q4(c)The social problem of 'untouchability' has been understood through different perspectives. Examine.15 marks
  15. Q5(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words.10 marks
  16. Q5(b)Green revolution and social change10 marks
  17. Q5(c)Changing mode of production in Indian Agriculture10 marks
  18. Q5(d)The need for modern education10 marks
  19. Q5(e)The challenge of secularism10 marks
  20. Q6(a)"The cooperative sector has played a distinct and significant role in the country's process of socio-economic development". Critically examine20 marks
  21. Q6(b)Discuss the concept of "Juvenile Delinquency" with respect to its social causes and implications.20 marks
  22. Q6(c)Critically examine the "social consequences of rapid Urbanization".10 marks
  23. Q7(a)Critically analyze the “evolution of national population policy” in India and reasons for its failure to check the population growth.20 marks
  24. Q7(b)Define women empowerment. To what extent political and economic empowerment of women is sufficient condition for improving social status of women in India?20 marks
  25. Q7(c)"Slum is the lifeline of Urbanity". Comment10 marks
  26. Q8"The practice of child marriage has its root in traditional, cultural and religious practices and sustained by poor economic condition." Comment20 marks
  27. Q8(a)"Globalization is a double -edged sword. It is a controversial process that assaults national sovereignty, erodes local culture and tradition and threatens economic and social stability." In the context of this statement, discuss the impact of globalization on Tribes.20 marks
  28. Q8(c)Write a short note on "informal sector and condition of employment in India".10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 215 words written

1. (a) Westernization

Opening · a definition

With reference to Indian society, "Westernization" is a colonial phenomene which arose due to rapid modernisation, industrial development and western culture influence on the traditional Indian society.

The idea of westernization is often associated with modernity, scientific and rationale temper, broad outlook, education etc. It had a far reaching positive as well as negative impact on the Indian society as stated below:

Positive Impact

Body · points

• Religion: The hitherto superstition, fatalist attitude got rationalised and people began to reason and question unwanted practices. • Caste: The retrograding fixed caste structure with Brahmanical influence got diluted and more accomodative - caste mobility occured. • Family: The patriarchy mindset got a setback and women got opportunities of job, decision making. Family became dual career. • Youth: Individual freedom got incorporated and more choices. • Nation: Best practices of world got adopted, unwanted shackles of administration ended.

However, there were some negative impacts:

  1. Economy became internationally dependent hence volatile. Great Recession 2008 affected us.
  2. Values and tradition got eroded. More materialistic, selfish attitude.
  3. Institution of family weakened and kinship ties weakened. One often argues that western outlook in women led to more divorce, single parenthood, cohabitation etc.
  4. Objectification of women, loss of environmental aesthetics occured.

Close · a summary

So, westernisation had both positive as well as negative impacts.