AIR 821 · CSE 2025 · Sociology II · 31 pages

Nishanth T: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Caste system studies in India have been dominated by Book-view initially. How did the entry of field view bring about a balance in study of Indian caste system? Discuss.10 marks
  2. Q2What according to you, are the factors responsible for the continuance of caste system in India?10 marks
  3. Q3Comment on the growing assertion of tribal communities for autonomy in India.10 marks
  4. Q4) How has the automation impacted the industrial class structure in India?10 marks
  5. Q5Examine the implications of patriarchy on lineage and descent in India.20 marks
  6. Q6Analyse the threats and challenges faced by marriage institution in India.20 marks
  7. Q7How do you account for the increasing significance of religion in public and private spheres in the context of secularisation thesis in India? Explain.20 marks
  8. Q8Bring out the differences between Srinivas's and Dumont perspective in the study of caste system.20 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 167 words written

Caste system studies in India have been dominated by Book-view initially. How did the entry of field view bring about a balance in study of Indian caste system? Discuss.

Opening

The study of Indian caste system was initially considered 'static' by the 'Book-view' sociologists and the entry of 'field view' in late 1950s changed the perception.

Caste system as 'static' and 'fixed'

Body · points and prose

G.S. Ghurye, the father of Indian sociology used classical Indological approach and gave six features of caste system which emphasized on static nature of caste system as it is deep-rooted in society.

Also, Louis Dumont using his western Indological approach considered Indian caste system to 'Homo Hierarchicus' with fixed hierarchy based on principle of purity and pollution.

Caste system - continuity and change

M.N. Srinivas used 'participant observation' in studying the Rampura village and gave the concept of 'sanskritization' in which he found the ritually lower castes embrace the lifestyle and tradition of ritually upper castes.

Close · a summary

Also, Andre Beteille in his study of Tanjore village found that though caste system is present, social mobility was present among Adi-dravids.

Thus, the entry of field view created a balanced "continuity and change" perception on Indian caste system.