AIR 49 · CSE 2017 · Sociology II · 41 pages

Vishal Mishra: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Law as an instrument of social change10 marks
  2. Q1(b)1. (b) Feminization of poverty10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Problems of Aged in changing Indian scenario10 marks
  4. Q1(d)SECC- a boon or bane10 marks
  5. Q2(a)"Poverty refers to deprivation of basic capabilities, rather than merely lowness of income". In the context of this statement, discuss the causes and manifestation of poverty in India.20 marks
  6. Q4(a)"Malnutrition is a silent assassin, which not only impacts the individual but also the productivity of the nation as it creates an army of sick personnel". In the context of this statement discuss the social causes and consequences of malnutrition in context of India.20 marks
  7. Q4(b)"Multiculturalism is not just the co-existence of different communities, but their sensitivity towards one another's culture". Critically analyse20 marks
  8. Q4(c)The problem of child labour has both social and economic dimension to it. Discuss10 marks
  9. Q4(e)Gender disparities in education10 marks
  10. Q5(a)Structures of Patriarchy in India10 marks
  11. Q5(b)5. (b) Sustainability in Development10 marks
  12. Q5(c)Impact of globalization on the culture of Indian youth10 marks
  13. Q5(d)Contemporary women's movement in India10 marks
  14. Q5(e)“Surrogacy is both a need and source of Income”. Comment10 marks
  15. Q6(a)“If cities do not begin to deal more constructively with poverty, poverty may begin to deal more destructively with cities.” In the context of this statement, discuss the issue of slum proliferation in India.25 marks
  16. Q6(b)"Grassroots environmental movements following Gandhian non-violent tradition are expanding in India". Substantiate25 marks
  17. Q8(a)"The cooperative sector has been playing a distinct and significant role in the country's process of socio-economic development". Elaborate20 marks
  18. Q8(b)The presence and role of Pressure Groups augment and supplement the role and purposes of the political parties. Discuss20 marks
  19. Q8(c)Critically examine how uniform civil code will help improve the condition of women in India.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 144 words written

Law as an instrument of social change

Opening

Laws are manifestation of collective consciousness. Laws are instrument of social change eg in India child marriage, child labour are prevalent social evils. There are laws prohibiting them as a result there come effort to curb these evils.

Body · continuous prose

Laws can be reflection of past custom and laws can be fight against inhuman custom. eg Banning Animal sacrifices. Thus laws change social attitude, behavior.

Similarly welfare oriented laws eg right to employment (NREGS), Right to Education are empowering common to fight against illiteracy, unemployment. Thus it is leading to change socio-economic sphere of society.

Close · a summary

However laws alone are not sufficient for social change also. eg child labour act failed to curb it significant due to poor implementation, poverty, socio-cultural factors. Thus laws need to accepted by masses. Thus laws can be agent of social change but ultimately their implementation and acceptance by individuals/society also matters.