University of Calcutta 2009 B.A Sociology PART- III, (Under1 1 1) OLD SYSTEM - Question Paper
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(c) Social change.
(d) Local self-government.
(e) problems of womens movement.
(f) Impact of globalization on Indian culture.
(g) Role of municipality in urban development.
P(II/3rd) - New & Old - Sociology - H -7
2009
SOCILOGY - HONOURS SEVENTH PAPER Full Marks - 100
Candidates are needed to provide their answers in their own words as far as practicable
(MEW SYLLABUS)
(Under 2+1 and 1+1+1 Old System)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks Group-A Answers ques. No.5 and any 2 from the rest
1. Discuss how the process of urbanization is transforming Indian society. [marks-7+8]
2. Critically discuss the success and failure of population policies taken by the government of India [marks-15]
3. Define secularism. Analyse how Indian society is maintaining its secular character in spite of frequent attacks on it. [marks-7+8]
4. Difference ranging from traditional and modern values. Analyse processes of congruence and conflict ranging from traditional and modern values in India. [Marks-5+10]
5. Write short notes on any 4 of the following: [Marks-5*4]
(a) The relationship ranging from culture and society.
(b) Migration in India.
(c) Population policy of the Govt. of India.
(d) Cultural modernization in India.
(e) Ecological crisis in India.
(f) Environmental movements in India.
(g) Hindu kinship terminology.
Group-B
Answers ques. No. 10 and any 2 from the rest
6. What are the major areas of child labour in India? discuss the issue of
child labour with special reference to the Child Labour Act of India. [Marks-7+8]
7. Explain how dowry system instigates domestic violence in Indian families. [Marks-15]
8. Write a note on the issue of old age in India. elaborate the programmes
initated by the Govt. of India to decrease old problems? [marks-7+8]
9. Define poverty. explain different measurements of poverty in relation to
Indian Society. [marks-5+10]
10. Write short notes on any 4 of the following: [Marks-5*4]
(a) Types of child abuse in India.
(b) Roles of divorce in changing the women in India.
(c) Areas of N.G.O activities in India.
(d) Social indicators of poverty in India.
(e) Student's movement of India.
(f) Mass literacy programmes in India.
(g) Village solidarity.
P(II/3rd) - New & Old - Sociology - H -8
2009
SOCILOGY - HONOURS EIGHTH PAPER Full Marks - 100
Candidates are needed to provide their answers in their own words as far as practicable
MEW SYLLABUS
(Under 2+1 and 1+1+1 (Old System)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks Group-A Answers ques. No.5 and any 2 from the rest
1. Define theory. explain the basic elements of socio-logical theory. [Marks-5+10]
2. Examine Talcott Prsons' theory of theb social system. [Marks-15]
3. Discuss Malinowski's contribution to functionalism. [Marks-15]
4. Write a note onBlau's contribution to exchange theory. [Marks-15]
5. Write short notes on any 4 of the following: [Marks-5*4]
(a) Whatdo you mean by latent function?
(b) What are the characteristics of sociological theory?
(c) What does Marx mean by class?
(d) What do you mean by 'Pattern Variables'?
(e) What does Darendrof mean by conflict?
(f) What does 'class-in itself' mean?
(g) What are the basic arguments of exchange theory?
Group-B
Answers ques. No. 10 and any 2 from the rest
6. Examine after Mead, the various stages of the development of self. [Marks-15]
7. Discuss the meaning and significance of symbol in symbolic interactionism.[Marks-15]
8. Discuss Adorno's contribution to critical sociology. [Marks-15]
9. Write a note on the varities of feminist sociology. [Marks-15]
10. Write short notes on any 4 of the following: [Marks-5*4]
(a) What does Mead means by 'I' and 'me'?
(b) What do you mean by 3rd wave feminism?
(c) What are the features of Post- Modernism?
(d) What is radical feminism?
(e) What are the basic argument of critical sociology?
(f) Write on the contribution of the Frankfrut school in sociology.
(g) What do you mean by meta-narratives?
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