AIR 174 · CSE 2023 · ANT1 · 50 pages

Gourav Uppal: ANT1 answer copy

20 answers by Gourav Uppal, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 (a) Relevance of complementary filiation10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Division of Labour by Gender10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Household and domestic group10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Matrilineal Puzzle10 marks
  5. Q1(e)1.e) Enculturation10 marks
  6. Q4(a)How is the construction of power linked to the notion of conspicuous consumption and its impact on distributive justice.15 marks
  7. Q4(b)Briefly explain Formalism and Substantivism Debate in Anthropology. How does the debate inform our understanding of contemporary economic issues such as globalization, poverty, and environmental sustainability?20 marks
  8. Q4(c)How do descent theories and alliance theories differ in their approaches to understanding kinship and social organization?15 marks
  9. Q5(a)Socio-cultural Anthropology and Sociology10 marks
  10. Q5(b)Big Man based society and Chiefdom10 marks
  11. Q5(c)Theories of State Formation10 marks
  12. Q5(d)Culture is Superorganic10 marks
  13. Q5(e)5.e) Total Institution10 marks
  14. Q7The impact of globalization on indigenous peoples has been complex and multifaceted, ranging from economic and political marginalization to cultural commodification and appropriation. Elaborate.15 marks
  15. Q7(b)Discuss various types of Family in brief. Explain causes of various residence pattern of family.20 marks
  16. Q7(c)The concept of cultural relativism and the ensuing debates surrounding it have sparked discussions within Anthropology. Comment.15 marks
  17. Q8(a)Culture is unique to human beings. Do you agree? Present arguments in favour and against the statement.15 marks
  18. Q8(b)The origins and practice of modern Anthropology are bound up with the colonial era. Discuss.20 marks
  19. Q8(c)While there are commonalities in the recognition of marriage as a social institution, the idea of a universal definition of marriage poses several problems. Comment.15 marks
  20. QNone

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 174 words written

Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 (a) Relevance of complementary filiation

Opening · a definition

Complementary filiation refers to the association of individual to relations from whom descent is not traced, i.e. the lateral relations. Meyer Fortes studied Tallensi of Ghana and observed that matrilateral relations form an important link in an individual's life.

Body · points

complementary affiliation. If descent traced patrilineally, matrilineal relations form complementary filiation.

Meyer Fortes studied Tallensi of Ghana and observed that matrilateral relations form an important link in an individual's life.

Relevance of complimentary filiation

  1. Role in rites de passage - The complimentary affiliates have an important role in various rituals concerned with individual's life at various stages.

  2. In North-Indian Hindu marriages, role of maternal aunt & uncle at time of marriage.

  3. Solving feuds → In lineage-based societies blood feud may ensue due to killing of an individual. This may lead to spiral of avengeful killings. At this time, complementary affiliates from neutral lineage play an important role in settling feud. E.g. In Nuers - Leopard skin-chief.

  4. Psychological support → Complimentary affiliates play an important role in time of distress to an individual.

  5. Economic support → They also lend some economic support, trade craft, to an individual.

Close · a summary

Complimentary affiliation plays an important role in understanding kinship relations especially in simple societies.