Loyola College P.G. Sociology Nov 2006 Contemporary Social Issues Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034 P.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMON PAPER

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THIRD SEMESTER – NOV 2006

SO 3925 – CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

Date & Time : 08-11-2006/9.00-12.00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks

Part-A

Answer ALL the following : (10 x 2=20 marks)

1.Define “culture of poverty” and name the author of this concept.

Enumerate different groups of poor people according to Hussain and Saroop.

3.Write a short note on the socio-historic background of the birth of feminist

movement.

4.According to you what are the glaring household gender inequalities?

5.Define “globalisation”.

6.What is the essential “competition effects” of MNCs? Explain with an example.

7.What are the hazardous impacts of development on ecology at the backdrop of big

dams?

8.Indicate certain limitations of the programmes proposed for the rehabilitation of the

internally displaced people.

9.What is the meaning of ethnicity?

10.Define the concept “liberal democracy”.

Part-B

Answer any FIVE of the following : (5 x8=40 marks)

11.What are the advantages of unrestricted flow of capital?

Indicating some sectors as examples, critically evaluate the impact of direct

foreign investment in India.

Explain the various conventional definitions of poverty according to economists.

14.Briefly explain the economic characteristic of poverty in Developing Countries.

15.Highlight the causes for discrimination against women.

16.Discuss the economic exploitation of women in rural India.

17.Write a note on India’s ethnic spectrum.

Part-C

Answer any TWO of the following : (2×20=40 marks)

18.What are the various factors that threaten Indian democracy?

19.Discuss the debates on development.

20.How do Lewis, Rainwater and Valentine analyse poverty and what are their

suggestions to eradicate poverty?

21.Write an essay on the status of women in Hinduism.

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Loyola College P.G. Sociology April 2007 Contemporary Social Issues Question Paper PDF Download

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P.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMON PAPER

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

SO 3925 – CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

Date & Time: 04/05/2007 / 9:00 – 12:00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks

Part-A

Answer ALL the following : (10 x 2=20 marks)

1.What is the meaning of secularism?

Contrast between authoritarianism and democracy.

3.Indicate three achievements of Narmada Bacho Andolan.

4.Comment on “Narmada Dam Project aimed at development but caused displacement”.

What are the constituent elements of globalisation?

6.Write a short note on the birth of feminism.

“The current debate on 33% of reservation to women is one step towards empowering women”. Express your agreement or disagreement giving at least three reasons.
Give some classical definitions of poverty according to economists.

9.What are the major poverty alleviation programmes in India?

10.What is the essential difference between liberalism and democracy?

Part-B

Answer any FIVE of the following : (5 x8=40 marks)

11.Write a short note on ethnic movements in India.

12.Explain briefly the seven types of gender inequality according to Amartya Sen.

13.What are the causes for gender inequality?

14.Illustrate the different phases of globalisation.

15.With a case study critically evaluate the rehabilitation programmes for the “Internally Displaced People” affected by Indira Sagar project.

16.According to R.Bhargava what are the six features of Indian model of secularism?

17.Write a short note on the psychological interpretation of poverty.

Part-C

Answer any TWO of the following : (2×20=40 marks)

18.Critically evaluate the sociological interpretation of the phenomenon of poverty.

19.Discuss the adverse effect of religious fundamentalism in India.

20.Write an essay on the impact of globalisation on Developing Countries like India.

21.Explain the growth of feminist movements in India.

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Loyola College P.G. Sociology Nov 2008 Contemporary Social Issues Question Paper PDF Download

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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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