LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIALWORK

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2003

SW 1801 / SW 716 – SOCIOLOGY AND THE STUDY OF INDIAN SOCIETY

 

06-11-2003                                                                                                   Max.   : 100 Marks

1.00 – 4.00

 

ANSWER PART – I & PART – II IN SEPARATE ANSWER SHEETS

 

PART – I

 

SECTION – A.

 

Answer ALL the questions. All questions carry equal marks. Each answer should not exceed 50 words.                                                                                            (5 x 2 = 10)

 

1. State four main objectives of Sociology

 

2. Name four causes of Conflict.

 

3. Write a note on Looking Glass Self.

 

4. State any four characteristics of a family.

 

5. Differentiate class and Caste.

 

SECTION – B

 

Answer any TWO. Each answer should not exceed 300 words.                      (2 x 10 = 20)

 

6. Explain the Concept of culture with examples.

 

7. Explain the Concept and classifications of Social groups.

 

8. Describe the characteristics of Bureacracy.

 

SECTION – C

 

Answer any ONE. The Answer should not exceed 600 words.                        (1 x 20 = 20)

 

9. Describe Social Processes using appropriate sociological Concepts.

 

10. Explain the ideas of capitalism expressed by Karl Marx and examine their relevance in the context of Globalization.              (T.O)

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PART – II

 

SECTION – A

 

Answer ALL question. Answer should not exceed 50 words.                           (5 x 2 = 10)

 

1. Define Regional community and describe briefly the five types of regions in Indian.

 

2. Distinguish between a ‘crowd’ and an ‘audience’.

 

3. What is Sanskritisation?

 

4. Mention four causes of unemployment in India.

 

5. Define Poverty Line

 

 

SECTION – B

 

Answer any TWO questions. Answer should not exceed 300 words.              (2 x 10 = 20)

 

6. Elaborate the concept and purpose of Social Legislation.

 

7. Discuss the impact of Westernisation on India.

 

8. Why is Indian economy an underdeveloped economy?

 

SECTION – C

 

Answer any ONE. Answer should not exceed 600 words.                               (1 x 20 = 20)

 

9. What is Collective Behavior? What are the determinants of Collective Behavior and explain its different forms with suitable examples?

 

10. What is the purpose of Social Control? Explain the different types of Social Control and describe in detail the different agents of Social Control.

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2004

SW 1801 /SW 716 – SOCIOLOGY AND THE STUDY OF INDIAN SOCIETY

 

Date      : 05.04.04                                                                                                             Max     : 100 marks

Duration: 9 – 12 p.m.                                                                                                         Hours   : 3 hrs

 

 

SECTION – A

 

Answer ALL questions. All questions carry equal marks.                                                                 (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

 

Answer to each question should not exceed 50 words.

 

1. What is functionalist perspective in Sociology?
2. Indicate any four salient features of Max Weber’s Bureaucracy.
3. Name any four branches of Sociology.
4. Name any four characteristics of Society.
5. Define Power.
6. What is Sanskritization?
7. Name the types of Suicide as indicated by Emile Durkheim.
8. Define Deviance.
9. Differentiate Competition from Cooperation.
10. Give any four differences between Class and Caste.

 

SECTION – B

 

Answer any FOUR                                                                                                                  (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

All questions carry equal marks. Each answer should not exceed 300 words.

 

11. Describe the agents of Social Control.
12. Examine the impact of religion in Society.
13. Discuss the forms of Mass Behavior.
14. Discuss the effects of Urbanization.
15. Discuss the types of Social Movements with examples.
16. Describe the meaning types, characteristics and functions of a Family.

 

SECTION – C

 

Answer any TWO. All questions carry equal marks.                                                             (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

Answer should not exceed 600 words.

 

17. Write an essay on the nature of Indian Society with regard to its structure and diversity.
18. Discuss the causes of Poverty and the remedial measures
19. Discuss the Concept of Social Groups. Explain the classifications of Social Groups.

 

 

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