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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) M.A Sociology MSO, Master of Arts(Sociology),MSO-004: SOCIOLOGY IN INDIA 2009 Question paper

MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIOLOGY)
Term-End Examination
June, 2009
MSo-004 : SOCIOLOGY IN INDIA

Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks: 100

Note : Answer any five of the following questions in about
500 words each. Select at least two questions from
each section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION – I

1. Critically discuss the concept of 'middle class'.
Review the process of the rise of middle class in India. 20

2. Dr. Ambedkar was of the view that caste is a system of division of labours. Comment. 20

3. What is a 'descent group' ? Show how the descent theory contributes to the understanding of kinship system in India ? 20

4. Describe the contribution of village studies to the development of sociology as a discipline in India. 20

5. Discuss the functionalist perspective on the family. Show how it differs from the cultural perspective ? 20

SECTION – II

6. What is a 'peasant movement'? Is the Naxalite movement an instance of a peasant movement? Discuss. 20

7. How are social movements related to social Conflict ? Discuss. 20

8. 'Globalization leads to homogenization of Cultures'. Discuss. 20

9. Bring cut the critical differences in the debate between G S Ghurye and Verrier Elwin on the tribes of India. 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in About 250 words each: 10+10

(a) Secularism in India
(b) Hinduization of tribes
(c) Urbanism
(d) Circulatory Migration

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