AIR 310 · CSE 2022 · Sociology II · 82 pages

Harsh Mandlik: Sociology II answer copy

28 answers by Harsh Mandlik, 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. Q2(a)Is Caste census a necessity of the time or a divisive exercise? Substantiate with logical arguments.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)The decision of and ability for women to participate in the labour force is the outcome of various socio-economic factors that interact in a complex fashion at both the micro and macrolevel. Discuss.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)Discuss the notion of Lateral entry into bureaucracy through the lens of different sociological perspectives.10 marks
  9. 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
  10. Q3(b)Social Exclusion is maintained through the rules of purity and pollution which have deep roots in religion. Comment.20 marks
  11. Q3(c)Does education influence politics or is it the other way round? Give logical arguments in support of your answer.10 marks
  12. 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
  13. Q4(b)Critically analyse Louis Dumont's perspective on Caste System in India.20 marks
  14. 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
  15. Q5(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Child labour deprives children of their rights and reinforces intergenerational cycles of poverty. Discuss.10 marks
  16. Q5(b)Give a sociological narrative of Dravidian Movement in India.10 marks
  17. Q5(c)Despite of a progressive law, accessing abortion by women is still challenging in India. Discuss.10 marks
  18. 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
  19. Q5(e)Discuss P N Mukherjee's thoughts on Indigenisation and Social Mobility.10 marks
  20. Q6(a)A legalistic approach to increasing the age at marriage will produce positive results only if structural factors prevailing in the society are properly addressed. Discuss.20 marks
  21. Q6(b)Discuss the Sub-Altern perspective of David Hardiman in studying Indian Society.20 marks
  22. Q6(c)To what extent human rights and religious faith are at crossroads to each other?10 marks
  23. Q7(a)Social-media is engaged in heralding a new world order. Discuss from Sociological point of view.20 marks
  24. 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
  25. Q7(c)Explain how Gender, Caste and Class hierarchies plays a pre-dominant role in sexual exploitation in rural India.10 marks
  26. Q8(a)SC in its recent judgements held that live-in relationships come within the ambit of Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. In this regard, discuss judiciary as a beacon of social change in India.20 marks
  27. Q8(b)The third phase of women’s movement is characterised by fading of the purported solidarity which is mark of increasing consciousness at multiple levels. Explain.20 marks
  28. Q8(c)Discuss the manifestation of social inequalities in cyber space.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 188 words written

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

Opening · a date or context

Family planning has been a significant aspect of Indian political dispensation which is highlighted from National Population Policy, 2000.

Body · points

Influence of social factors on family planning

(1) Indian society has universalized the marriage institution, mostly due to grihashram stage of ashram system. Ashish Bose states this universalization has posed serious challenge to reduce TFR.

(2) Gender parity is lagging due to which female are coerced in early marriages. This is reflected in study of Muslims in Lakshwadeep by Leela Dube.

(3) Male virility is socially accepted to be immutable, due to which male sterlization is limited to only 1% (NFHS 5)

Influence of culture on family planning

(1) Religious tenets play major role in disincentivizing family planning and using contraceptives. Works of Inberg and Rao in villages support this.

(2) Family planning is getting ineffective in developing women productive skills. Alka Basu highlights culture of toxic masculinity as its reason. Due to lack of female empowerment, women are less aware of contraception methods (12% as per NFHS 5)

Close · a way forward

The female must be emancipated holistically to realize 76th Independence day pledge to reduce misogyny -> as stated by PM.