Punjab University 2008 B.A Sociology - : A, : Part - II - Question Paper

B.A. 2nd Year
SOCIOLOGY - Paper : A
(Social Structure & Social Change)

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks:90

Note: (i) Attempt 5 ques. in all.
(ii) Question NO. one is compulsory.
(iii) Attempt 1 ques. every from every part.

1. Attempt any nine parts in three to five lines.Each part carries 2 marks :

(i) Social Structure
(ii) Status
(iii) Role set
(iv) Values
(v) Evolution
(vi) Revolution according to Marx
(vii) Secularization
(viii) Globalization
(ix) Legislative factors in bringing social change
(x) Development
(xi) Power
(xii) Prestige.[Marks 9x2=18]

SECTION-A

2. What do you understand by concept of Social Structure ? discuss in
detail.[Marks 18]
OR
3. What do you understand by status ? How status and role are related to
each other ?[Marks 18]

SECTION-B

4. Explain the contribution of Radcliffe Brown in the understanding of
social structure.[Marks 18]
OR
5. What approach does Talcott Parsons take to discuss the concept of
Social Structure ?[Marks 18]

SECTION-C

6. Define social change. elaborate its main features ?[Marks 18]
OR
7. Discuss the role of education in the process of social change.[Marks 18]

SECTION-D

8. Describe the process of modernization in India.[Marks 18]
OR
9. Write an essay on Secularization as a process of social change.[Marks 18]

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