AIR 5 · CSE 2018 · Sociology II · 46 pages

Srushti Jayant Deshmukh: Sociology II answer copy

19 answers by Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, 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 nationalism.10 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 concept 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. Q5(a)"Patriarchy is a result of socialization". Comment10 marks
  10. Q5(b)Family as an "agent of social control". Discuss10 marks
  11. Q5(c)Emergence of the working class10 marks
  12. Q5(d)Explain the reasons behind the growth of sects and cults in India.10 marks
  13. Q5(e)Examine the role of 'Middle class' in contemporary world.10 marks
  14. Q6(a)Critically analyse, to what extent contemporary Indian society is dominated by the 'nuclear family' structure.20 marks
  15. Q6(b)Discuss the regional variations in kinship in North and South India with particular emphasis on rules of marriage.20 marks
  16. Q6(c)Tribal are the worst affected by the various developmental related displacements. In this context, critically examine the objectives of Forest Right Act, 2006.10 marks
  17. Q8(a)"Untouchability has often been termed as the inhuman institution of Indian Society". In this context, discuss the social problems of untouchability from different perspectives.20 marks
  18. Q8(b)"The pluralist and multi-religious character of the Indian society is facing constant challenges". Discuss the statement in context of the problems of religious minorities in India.20 marks
  19. Q8(c)Critically analyse the issue of 'Isolation-Integration-Autonomy' of the tribal communities in India.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 151 words written

Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss.

Opening · a definition

By Secularisation of Caste, one means that the decreasing social significance as well as the Ritual-Religious significance of Caste.

In modern times due to structural and cultural changes, its found that the hold of caste over occupational determination, in ritual matters has been decreasing.

"India's destiny is not caste in stone"

Body · points

  • Andre Beteille

  1. In urban areas, notion of purity-pollution is less followed where people eat together, travel together.

  2. Due to Education & Modernisation, values of equality, fraternity seep into society and subjugation on basis of ascriptive value - birth is reduced.

  3. More than ritual sphere, caste has now been playing a role in POLITICS, due to which traditionally deprived sections are asserting their rights (Rajani Kothari).

Close

But, caste also continues to play its role. Eg. Harold Gould in study of Lucknow Rickshawallah found that though secular aspects dominated livelihood but for marriage, personal relations, caste still matters.