AIR 157 · CSE 2020 · Sociology II · 52 pages

CATHERINE SARANYA A: Sociology II answer copy

18 answers by CATHERINE SARANYA A, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Limitations of Indological approach
  2. Q1(b)caste mobility in India
  3. Q1(c)Functions and dysfunctions of the family as an institution
  4. Q1(d)Analyze the changing nexus between caste and tribe.
  5. Q1(e)Islamic diffusion gave birth to emergence of new great and little traditions. Examine.
  6. Q2(a)The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)India's nationalism was the result of the material conditions created by the British colonialism. Examine the statement with A.R. Desai's work 2b) Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss.10 marks
  8. Q4(a)Critically examine the factors responsible for continuation of "Caste Consciousness" in the Indian "collective conscience".
  9. Q4(b)"The household study of family offers a new dimension to sociological research, at the same time it has certain limitations". Analyse
  10. Q4(c)"India needs modernization and not westernization". Is one possible without the other? Comment
  11. Q5(a)5 a) The urban migrant and ritual tug of home.
  12. Q5(b)"Social Change can be brought through public policy". Critically analyse.
  13. Q5(c)Slums is the lifeline of urbanity. Comment
  14. Q5(d)Briefly discuss the concept of Ethno nationalism with suitable examples.
  15. Q5(e)Give a brief overview of the evolution and persistance of communalism in India society10 marks
  16. Q6(a)Domestic violence is India's most widespread crime against women. In this context, examine to what extent, DV act protects and grants relief to victims of domestic violence20 marks
  17. Q6(b)The pluralist and multi religious character of the Indian society is facing constant challenges. Discuss the statement in context of the problem of religious minorities in India.20 marks
  18. Q6(c)Demography offers a potential, it is not a destiny - critically comment10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 162 words written

Limitations of Indological approach

Opening · a definition

Indological approach is a branch of social science which studies it through Indian ancient texts and books.

Body · points

Characteristics of Indological approach

  1. It glorifies Indian tradition.
  2. It is also called book view as it sources its study from the Vedas, Puranas, Manusmriti, Arthashastra etc.

G.S Ghurye, Louis Dumont pioneered in the indological approach towards Indian society.

Limitations

  1. Bernard Cohen says that it is difficult to make general conclusion from the Indological studies.
  2. Siddique also voices similar views says that Indology lacks empirical facts and evidence.
  3. Field view social scientist like M.N. Srinivas and Andre Beteille criticised Indologist for being arm chair sociologist.
  4. Louis Dumont's Homo hierarchicus is criticised by Beteille for being far from reality.
  5. Indologist also fail to offer a clear distinction between anthropology and sociology.

Close · a summary

Yogendra Singh says that Indology helps plug in gap and study complex phenomena when empirical support is missing. It is difficult to understand the present without studying the past.