University of Calcutta 2009 B.A Sociology (Hons) -III, - Question Paper

P(2nd)-New-SociologyH 3

2009

(New Syllabus)

SOCIOLOGYHONOURS THIRD PAPER

Full marks100

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable

 

The figures in the margin indicate full marks

Section- A

Answer Q No. 5 and any two from the rest

 

1. Discuss the role of organization and technology in modern society. 15

 

2. Discuss division of labor and its role in the occupational system in modern society. 15

 

3. Distinguish between power and authority. Discuss in this connection different forms of authority. 5+10

 

4. Elucidate the role of newspapers and television in modernization. 15

 

5. Write short notes on any four: 5x4

(a)     Dysfunction of bureaucracy

(b)   Industrial conflict

(c)   Utility of Internet

(d)   War and military

(e)   Globalizing of media

(f)    Automation

(g)  Political participation of women in the modem world.

 

Section -B

Answer Q No. 10 and any two from the rest

 

6. Illustrate how gender and ethnicity are reproduced through education system. 15

 

7. Write a short essay on secularization and social change. 15

 

8. Discuss the features of the Third World urbanization. 15

 

9. What is Transnational Corporation? Explain its relation to globalization. 15

 

10. Write short notes on any four: 5x4

(a) Development of literacy

(b) Schooling

(c) Megacity

(d) Traditional city

(e) Millenarians movements

(f) Revolution

(g) New social movements.