M.A-M.A Sociology INDIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
INDIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Briefly write on the philosophy of Karma as a principle of social life of an hindu.
2. What are the disadvantages of the practice of untouchability?
3. Identify the various functions of caste panchayat.
4. Explain the important ideals of muslim marriage.
5. Write a note on descend. What are the basic rules of descend.
6. List the advantages of nuclear family system.
7. Discuss the impact of women participation in policies.
8. Identify the advantages of modernization in social life.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the principles of social life among the Christians and the Muslims.
10. Analyse the practical steps for the eradication of untouchability.
11. Describe the significant causes for the changing trends in the marriage system.
12. Explain the various causes responsible for the changes in the joint family.
13. Discuss how tradition and modernity are maintained/upheld in the contemporary society.
14. Analyze the impact of Westernization of Hindu Social and Cultural Life. Give suitable example.
15. Discuss on the regional variations in Kinship system.

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