Punjab University 2009 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: Attempt 5 ques. in all.Each ques. carries 18 marks.
Question NO. one is compulsory.Attempt 1 ques. every from part A,
B, C and D.

1. Attempt any 9 of the subsequent in 4-6 lines:

(i) Achieved status.
(ii) Social Norms.
(iii) Define Social Structure.
(iv) Importance of Social Role.
(v) Two functions of Values.
(vi) Two characteristics of Social change.
(vii) Theological stage.
(viii) Define Development.
(ix) Effects of technology on family.
(x) Effects of legislation on status of women.
(xi) Explain Secularization.
(xii) Define Modernization.[Marks 9x2=18]

SECTION-A

2. Explain Power and Prestige as important elements of social structure.[Marks 18]

3. Explain meaning and characteristics of role.[Marks 18]

SECTION-B

4. Discuss Talcott Parson's theory of social structure.[Marks 18]

5. Give in detail Radcliffe Brown's views on social structure. [Marks 18]

SECTION-C

6. Define Revolution. elaborate its characteristics ?[Marks 18]

7. Describe the relationship ranging from composition of population and social
change.[Marks 18]

SECTION-D

8. What is Globalization ? define its effects on Indian Society.[Marks 18]

9. Describe the social modifications due to secularization.[Marks 18]

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