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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
P.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMON PAPER
THIRD SEMESTER – November 2008
MS 3925/SO 3925 – CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES
Date : 12-11-08 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
PART-A
Answer ALL the following in 30 words each: (10 x 2=20 marks)
- How does Hurry define poverty?
- Write a note on housing and sanitation in developing countries.
- Define “Feminism”.
- “Women are the victims of domestic violence”-Comment.
- “Globalization leads to deterritorialisation” -Comment.
- What are the positive effects of unrestricted flow of capital?
- What are the impacts of large dams in India?
- What are your critical comments on the programmes for the internally displaced?
- What are the five requisites for totalitarian system?
- Define “Liberal democracy”.
PART-B
Answer any FIVE of the following in 300 words each: (5 x8=40 marks)
- Highlight the suggestions of Valentine and Rainwater to eradicate poverty?
- “Unemployment is one of the important problems in India”-Discuss.
- Write a short note on the status of women in Islam.
- What are the various forms of gender injustice in India?
- Mention some trans-cultural agencies and their influence on the developing countries.
- Explain the origin and development of Chipko Movement.
- Explain any one of the ethnic movements in India and highlight its specific demands.
PART-C
Answer any TWO of the following in 1200 words each: (2×20=40 marks)
- Portray the poverty scenario in India.
- Explain the various demands of women’s movements in India.
- Discuss the debates on globalization.
- What are the various factors that threaten Indian democracy?
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