Punjab University 2009 B.A Sociology - : B, : Part - II - Question Paper

B.A. 2nd Year
SOCIOLOGY - Paper : B
(Social Stratification)

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks:90

Note: (i) Attempt 5 ques. in all.
(ii) Question NO. one is compulsory.
(iii) Attempt 4 long ans questions, 1 from every unit.

1. Write short ans on any 9 of the subsequent :

(i) Differentiation
(ii) Functional Approach of Stratification
(iii) Ranking
(iv) Caste
(v) Endogamy
(vi) Purity and Pollution
(vii) Open system
(viii) Gender
(ix) Social Construction
(x) Intra-generational mobility
(xi) Vertical Mobility
(xii) Horizontal Mobility.[Marks 9x2=18]

SECTION-A

2. What do you understand by Social-Stratification ? elaborate its
characteristics ?[Marks 18]

3. Define Social Differentiation. elaborate its bases ?[Marks 18]

SECTION-B

4. Discuss Marx's theory of Stratification.[Marks 18]

5. Explain Davis and Moore's theory of Stratification. [Marks 18]

SECTION-C

6. Is the Caste System changing into the class system ? elaborate the
factors responsible for the change ?[Marks 18]

7. Write a note on Gender as a social Construct.[Marks 18]

SECTION-D

8. Define social mobility.Discuss its kinds by giving examples.[Marks 18]

9. What is social mobility ? define the different factors which influence
the nature of social mobility in a society.[Marks 18]

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