Q1(a)Comment on the following in about 150 words each: (a) Relevance of complementary filiation10 marks
Q1(b)Division of Labour by Gender10 marks
Q1(c)Household and domestic group10 marks
Q1(d)Matrilineal Puzzle10 marks
Q1(e)1.e) Enculturation10 marks
Q2(a)What are the defining characteristics of a scientific discipline, and does Anthropology meet those criteria?15 marks
Q2(b)Briefly describe the factors responsible for decline in marriage in the world and also give anthropological interpretations of live in relationships.20 marks
Q2(c)Discuss the nature of Law and Justice in simple societies citing suitable examples.15 marks
Q3(a)In what ways do social hierarchies and inequalities impact the consumption practices and preferences of individuals and groups?15 marks
Q3(b)How do the subfields of anthropology contribute to addressing contemporary social issues, such as globalization, human rights, or environmental sustainability?20 marks
Q3(c)Discuss the impact of Feminist and Women liberation movements on Marriage and Family.15 marks
Q4(a)How is the construction of power linked to the notion of conspicuous consumption and its impact on distributive justice.15 marks
Q4(b)Briefly explain Formalism and Substantivism Debate in Anthropology. How does the debate inform our understanding of contemporary economic issues such as globalization, poverty, and environmental sustainability?20 marks
Q4(c)How do descent theories and alliance theories differ in their approaches to understanding kinship and social organization?15 marks
Q5(a)Socio-cultural Anthropology and Sociology10 marks
Q5(b)Big Man based society and Chiefdom10 marks
Q5(c)Theories of State Formation10 marks
Q5(d)Culture is Superorganic10 marks
Q5(e)Total Institution10 marks
Q6How does the phenomena of same-sex marriage challenges and reshapes traditional cultural norms and kinship systems.15 marks
Q6(b)Increasing influences of modernization, globalization, and contact with external systems have introduced new forms of social control in simple societies. Discuss.20 marks
Q6(c)Ways of obtaining a mate in primitive societies are embedded in specific cultural and social contexts and varies significantly across different cultures and regions. Elaborate.15 marks
Q7The impact of globalization on indigenous peoples has been complex and multifaceted, ranging from economic and political marginalization to cultural commodification and appropriation. Elaborate.15 marks
Q7(b)Discuss various types of Family in brief. Explain causes of various residence pattern of family.20 marks
Q7(c)The concept of cultural relativism and the ensuing debates surrounding it have sparked discussions within Anthropology. Comment.15 marks
Q8(a)Culture is unique to human beings. Do you agree? Present arguments in favour and against the statement.15 marks
Q8(b)The origins and practice of modern Anthropology are bound up with the colonial era. Discuss.20 marks
Q8(c)While there are commonalities in the recognition of marriage as a social institution, the idea of a universal definition of marriage poses several problems. Comment.15 marks