AIR 15 · CSE 2019 · Sociology II · 46 pages

Neha Bhosle: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Discuss the significance of Arya Samaj and Ramakrishna mission as reform movements in India.10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Village studies by M.N Srinivas10 marks
  4. Q1(d)A.R Desai's understanding of Indian nationalism10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Tribal revolts in colonial period10 marks
  6. Q3(a)Discuss the Louis Dumont's concept of purity and pollution. Comment on the suitability of applying these concepts to the study of Indian society.20 marks
  7. Q3(b)"Customary agrarian relations are undergoing dynamic changes". Analyse.20 marks
  8. Q3(c)"Indian agriculture has been the victim of its past success". In the context of the statement, discuss the social and economic implications of Green revolution.10 marks
  9. Q4(a)Caste as a social reality is viewed differently by Gandhi and Ambedkar. Their perspectives diverge but meet at a common end. Discuss.20 marks
  10. Q4(b)"Yogendra Singh's contribution to the exploration and analysis of social change in India in general and cultural changes in the context of globalisation in particular is immense". Discuss.20 marks
  11. Q4(c)Discuss Andre Beteille's account of the relationship between caste ,class and power as a change from symmetrical to asymmetrical one.10 marks
  12. Q5(a)"Patriarchy is a result of socialization". Comment10 marks
  13. Q5(b)Family as an "agent of social control". Discuss10 marks
  14. Q5(c)Emergence of the working class10 marks
  15. Q5(d)Explain the reasons behind the growth of sects and cults in India.10 marks
  16. Q5(e)Examine the role of 'Middle class' in contemporary world.10 marks
  17. Q6(a)Critically analyse, to what extent contemporary Indian society is dominated by the 'nuclear family' structure.20 marks
  18. Q6(b)Discuss the regional variations in kinship in North and South India with particular emphasis on rules of marriage.20 marks
  19. Q6(c)Tribals are the worst affected by the various developmental related displacements. In this context, critically examine the objectives of Forest Right Act, 2006.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 185 words written

Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss.

Opening · a definition

Secularization of caste means a decline in the ritualistic importance of caste. It is seen as a modern phenomenon.

Caste system in India has the following characteristics as per GS Ghurye:

Body · points

(1) Segmental division of society (2) Hierarchy, ascriptive (3) Restriction on commensality (4) Disabilities and privileges as per the caste (5) Lack of choice in occupation (6) Restriction on marriages outside caste.

However, with modern times, each of this feature is seeing a change as follows: (1) Constitutional and legal provisions → have removed disabilities and privileges and created equality in social sphere (2) Occupational division has been broken by Globalization, Liberalization and Privatization. We see cases like: a) Non Brahmins becoming priests in Kerala. b) All castes joining defence forces c) Even Savarnas joining the so-called unclean professions like hairstyling, fashion designing (3) Affirmative action has helped in economic and political empowerment of the Shudras and avarnas. (4) Modern urban habitats have broken the restrictions on social interactions. (5) Marriages are also slowly being secularized.

Close · a summary

Thus, a beginning towards class from caste has been seen, yet there is a long way to go.