AIR 181 · CSE 2025 · Sociology II · 46 pages

Reshma S: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)How is cultural nostalgia as dangerous as cultural amnesia in the context of religious groups of India?10 marks
  2. Q1(b)What is the household dimension of family?10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Elucidate on Dumont's conceptualization of 'purity and pollution' and its contemporary relevance.10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Evaluate the impact of live-in relationships on Indian society.10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Examine the impact of migration on kinship.10 marks
  6. Q2(a)Unrest and discontent are not new to tribal areas, nor is it just a post-independence phenomenon. Elucidate.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)Critically examine Andre Beteille's analysis of caste system.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)Comment on the influence of patriarchy on entitlements to women in India.10 marks
  9. Q3(a)Reinventions of untouchability, an antiquated model of cruelty exemplified by centuries of decadent slavery in the name of caste is now slowly emerging from within this society. Comment.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Discuss the variation among the various kinship systems of India.20 marks
  11. Q3(c)How is the tribal marriage system different from that of the non-tribes?10 marks
  12. Q4(a)Examine how legislations have changed the patterns of Inheritance in India.10 marks
  13. Q4(b)Write a note on rising de-sacralisation of marriages.10 marks
  14. Q4(c)Differentiate between marriages as a sacrament and marriage as a contract.10 marks
  15. Q4(d)How does caste consciousness have a bearing on tribes in India?10 marks
  16. Q4(e)Differentiate between agrarian class structure of pre and post independent India.10 marks
  17. Q5(a)Discuss the social factors responsible for the emergence of middle-class consciousness in India. What have been the social consequences of this phenomenon?20 marks
  18. Q5(b)How has urbanisation impacted the structure and function of family?20 marks
  19. Q5(c)Caste can be an “identity giving” as well as an “identity eroding” factor in social dynamics. Elaborate.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(b) · 10 marks · 197 words written

What is the household dimension of family?

Opening · a restatement

Household dimension of family is considered as an important parameter to determine the nature of the family. eg :- It differentiates between Joint and nuclear family based on the residence.

However, this dimension have been put into question by various thinkers like A.M. Shah. He considers that jointness of a family should be considered based on the orientation of jointness rather than strict distinction between joint and nuclear family.

It is also influenced by various other factors :-

Body · points

  1. Urbanisation :- Due to urbanisation, people have migrated towards the urban areas and is giving rise to various nuclear families.

  2. Education :- Since, the society is moving from ascribed towards achievement oriented, education is given primary importance. so, parents move towards urban areas for better opportunities.

  3. Government legislations :- Various legislations like increasing age of marriage, equal remuneration have made women also take up jobs, which changed system the family.

  4. Individualism :- Rise in individualism also makes many people to discover their own identities and moved out of their families have changed the household dimension of family.

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Apart from this, increasing rate of divorces, economic opportunities have also contributed to the change in household dimension.