AIR 255 · CSE 2022 · Sociology II · 52 pages

Drishti Jaiswal: Sociology II answer copy

19 answers by Drishti Jaiswal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Comment on the influence of social and cultural factors on family planning in India.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Sustainable agriculture must be both ecologically and socially sustainable. Elucidate.10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Discuss the issues relating to the entitlement of transgender in Indian society.10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Write a note on the contributions of Gail Omvedt to Indian Sociology.10 marks
  5. Q1(e)'Many caste conflicts are between castes which are close to each other on the hierarchical scale.' Give a sociological explanation for this phenomenon.10 marks
  6. Q3(a)It is necessary that sexual violence has no place in society, and the institution of marriage is no exception to it. Critically discuss in context of criminalising marital rape in India.20 marks
  7. Q3(b)Social Exclusion is maintained through the rules of purity and pollution which have deep roots in religion. Comment.20 marks
  8. Q3(c)Does education influence politics or is it the other way round? Give logical arguments in support of your answer.10 marks
  9. Q4(a)Religious beliefs and practices vary and change, and this has to be examined in relation to variation and change in the structure of society. Discuss in context of Srinivas's views on religion and society.20 marks
  10. Q4(b)Critically analyse Louis Dumont's perspective on Caste System in India.20 marks
  11. Q4(c)How far do you agree with the view that the recent social movements in India have elements of New Social movement?10 marks
  12. Q5(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Child labour deprives children of their rights and reinforces intergenerational cycles of poverty. Discuss.10 marks
  13. Q5(b)Give a sociological narrative of Dravidian Movement in India.10 marks
  14. Q5(c)Despite of a progressive law, accessing abortion by women is still challenging in India. Discuss.10 marks
  15. Q5(d)Be it caste or communal violence, they stall the growth of the nation. Discuss in light of rising communal unrest in India.10 marks
  16. Q5(e)Discuss P N Mukherjee's thoughts on Indigenisation and Social Mobility.10 marks
  17. Q7(a)Social-media is engaged in heralding a new world order. Discuss from Sociological point of view.20 marks
  18. Q7(b)Recently, Uttarakhand government appointed an expert panel to examine the possibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state. In light of this, discuss the idea of Uniform Civil Code from a sociological perspective.20 marks
  19. Q7(c)Explain how Gender, Caste and Class hierarchies plays a pre-dominant role in sexual exploitation in rural India.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 161 words written

Comment on the influence of social and cultural factors on family planning in India.

Opening

As marriage in India is guided by religions notion of 'Dharma', so is family planning.

Body · points

Social factors influencing family planning

  1. People suffering from poverty give birth to more kids as it ensure survival of few in absence of medical facilities.
  2. Rural-Urban social divide - more kids in rural area less in urban.
  3. Family influence on planning - as according to Kapadia smaskara plays a big role. So family decides the number of kids.

Cultural factors influencing family planning

  1. Importance of Kanyadaan and Pitradaan by male child ensures two children of both gender.

  2. Culture believes child to be gift of god so abortion is not seen in good light.

  3. Patriarchal culture - focuses on women's role of reproduction, thus family planning remains a mere concept for educated class.

Close · a summary

Thus, family planning in India is influenced less by economic and more by socio-cultural factor, as most of the country lives in rural area and practise religious beliefs.