LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – VISUAL COMMUNICATION

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                                                       SO 4201 – GENERAL SOCIOLOGY

Date & Time : 22-04-2006/9.00-12.00         Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Part-A

Answer all the questions in about 30 words each:                         (10×2 = 20 Marks)

1. Define Society.
2. State any two suitable examples for achieved status.
3. Define Social Mobility.
4. State any two differences between association and institution.
5. Define Culture.
6. What is sororal polygyny?
7. Mention any two functions of education.
8. Define the term property.
9. What is the meaning of social change?
10. Define Association.

Part-B

Answer any FIVE questions            in about 300 words each:                 (5×8 = 40 Marks)

1. Explain the functionalist theory of social change.
2. Bring out the interrelationship between Sociology and Social Anthropology.
3. Write a short note on Cooley’s classification of social groups.
4. Give a brief account of the characteristics and functions of institution.
5. Explain the function of a nuclear family.
6. Briefly discuss the theories of religion.
7. India is characterised by a closed stratification system-Comment.

Part-C

Answer any TWO of the following in about 1200 words each:    (2×20 = 40 Marks)

1. Explain the meaning, characteristics, merits and demerits of ‘joint family’ system in India.
2. Critically evaluate the changing trends in the Caste system in India.
3. Elucidate the nature, scope and importance of Sociology.
4. Elaborate on the meaning, agencies and importance of socialisation.

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