AIR 218 · CSE 2016 · Sociology II · 59 pages

Satyam: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)1. (a) Secularization and caste10 marks
  2. Q1(b)With reference to their understanding of the Indian village, compare the perspective of MN Srinivas and SC Dube.10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Ethnicity and integration in the context of tribes10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Interaction of little tradition and Great Tradition10 marks
  5. Q2(a)" Traditions and modernity are misplaced polarities in the study of social change in India." Elucidate20 marks
  6. Q2(b)Critically analyze to what extent 'structural-functional perspective' is suitable for the study of Indian Society.20 marks
  7. Q2(c)Andre Beteille's view on Indian caste system is regarded as approximating social reality. Critically examine15 marks
  8. Q3(a)Critically examine D.N. Dhanagare's views on agrarian movements in India.20 marks
  9. Q3(b)Write a short note on "Commercialization of religion" in context of Indian society.15 marks
  10. Q3(c)"India needs modernization and not westernization". Is one possible without the other? Comment15 marks
  11. Q4(a)"Communalism is a political doctrine which makes use of religious and cultural differences to achieve political ends". Discuss along with adequate substantiation.25 marks
  12. Q4(b)“Citizenship in the globalized world”. Critically discuss15 marks
  13. Q4(c)To what extent Reservation policy in India has been able to restructure the social fabric of Indian society. Discuss15 marks
  14. Q5(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 12.5 x 4 = 50m (a) Briefly discuss the concept of Ethno-nationalism along with suitable examples.12.5 marks
  15. Q5(b)‘New Farmer’s movement’ in India5 marks
  16. Q5(c)Constitution as a living document of social change5 marks
  17. Q5(d)'Social alteration in the institution of Marriage in India'.5 marks
  18. Q6(a)"The resurgence of regionalism in various parts of the country has emerged as a threat to unity and integrity of the nation." In the light of this statement, critically analyze the reasons for its emergence and how such divisive tendencies needs to be addressed.20 marks
  19. Q6(b)Critically discuss the role of education in the process of nation-building with particular reference to India.15 marks
  20. Q6(c)Briefly discuss the role of backward class movement in strengthening the process of social mobility among lower caste.15 marks
  21. Q7(a)"Reservation of women in the legislature is must for ensuring more participative, inclusive and egalitarian society". Comment20 marks
  22. Q7(b)What is the relationship between fertility and social structure as viewed by Davis and Blake.15 marks
  23. Q7(c)Critically discuss the challenges faced by 'persons with disability' in accessing the Indian labor market.15 marks
  24. Q8(a)"The prime victim of economic liberalization has been environmental sustainability." In the context of this statement, discuss the past and present of Indian Environmentalism.25 marks
  25. Q8(b)Briefly analyze the interplay between the economic status, gender, and social status in influencing the use of and access to maternal and reproductive health care in India.15 marks
  26. Q8(c)Extensive urbanization has led to dysfunctional consequences in context of India. Discuss10 marks

The answers

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

1. (a) Secularization and caste

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Secularization refers to the withdrawal of religion from people's life. It has 2 aspects -

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(a) withdrawal from public life (b) withdrawal from personal lives of people

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Indian caste system is entrenched in religion because various religious scriptures legitimize the Varna hierarchy which takes up practical forms in form of caste and sub-caste. As can be guessed, secularization would lead to weakening of caste hold as the religious scriptures may no longer hold much impact.

Today, 'pollution' and 'purity' ideas are seldom followed stringently in urban areas where people use common modes of transport, eat from similar restaurants, work at similar jobs. However, the hold of caste

related pollution and purity is still strong in rural areas.

However, on the flip side, caste persists in secular spheres like politics where people continue voting for their caste. In fact, there is use of a religious identity like caste to attain secular benefits like education and jobs through demands for reservations.

At the same time, with significant in-roads of religion into politics, even secularization is doubted.