AIR 62 · CSE 2017 · Sociology II · 39 pages

Fatima: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Civil society as an agent of social transformation in India.12.5 marks
  2. Q1(b)1. (b) Caste and Varna10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Dimensions of inter-caste conflict in India10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Different perspectives to the social problem of Untouchability10 marks
  5. Q2(a)Critically examine Louis Dumont's understanding of the Indian caste system.20 marks
  6. Q2(b)M.N Srinivas contends that "sociology in India is and should be social anthropology". What does this imply? Explain20 marks
  7. Q2(c)Evaluate the impact of modernization on the "village community".10 marks
  8. Q3(a)Yogendra Singh’s evaluation of social change in India is a departure from the earlier analysis of social change. Discuss20 marks
  9. Q4(a)Critically analyze if contemporary Indian society is dominated by the 'nuclear family' structure.20 marks
  10. Q4(b)Almost all the religious communities in India have had important 'socio-religious reform movements' to bring forth desired and necessary changes. Elucidate20 marks
  11. Q4(c)"The Indian tribes are no more an isolated and independent social unit". Critically examine10 marks
  12. Q5(b)Institutional communalism in India
  13. Q5(c)Social base of political parties in India
  14. Q5(d)Challenges to Indian Democracy
  15. Q5(e)Cultural nationalism and Minority rights
  16. Q6(a)"Domestic violence is India's most widespread crime against women". In the context of this statement, examine to what extent, Domestic violence act protects and grants relief to victims of domestic violence.20 marks
  17. Q6(b)Disparities in education has kept many sections of the Indian society on the margins of growth and development. Discuss20 marks
  18. Q6(c)“Social change can be brought through public policy”. Critically analyze.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 12.5 marks · 133 words written

Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Civil society as an agent of social transformation in India.

Opening · a definition

civil society constitutes the non-market, non-state groups that actively contribute towards strengthening democracy.

Body · points

  1. WOMEN → with the establishment of SEWA, Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Aandolan (BMMA) have highlighted women's grievances such as equal wages, domestic violence and access to sanctum sanctorum. The recent was by BMMA against Triple Talaq.

  2. CHILDREN - against child labour, child exploitation (physical, mental, sexual) and access to education. Ex: kailash Satyarthi's 100 million for 100 million against child labour.

  3. ENVIRONMENT - against environment degradation, displacement. Ex: Narmada Bachao Aandolan.

  4. CASTE → Against caste prejudices, untouchability and exclusion.

  5. GOVERNANCE → To improve administration & make it more accountable and transparent. Ex: India against Corruption.

Close · a summary

Therefore, civil society has actively contributed towards highlighting the voice of marginalised groups & make the state accountable for its actions.