LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK
FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012
SW 1951 – SOCIOLOGY FOR SOCIAL WORK
Date : 09/11/2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 1:00 – 4:00
SECTION – A
Answer ALL questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 50 words. All questions carry equal marks: (10×2 = 20 Marks)
- Give the meaning of ‘Positivism’.
- Specify two characteristics of an ‘Association’.
- Mention any two branches of sociology.
- What do you understand by the term ‘Social System’?
- Identify two functions of ‘Religion’.
- Define Sociology.
- Write the four major reasons for Corruption.
- What is Westernization?
- Write the parameters of Globalization.
- List out any Four suggestions to overcome the Environmental threats.
SECTION – B
Answer any FOUR questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 300 words. All questions carry equal marks: (4x 10 = 40 Marks)
- Briefly discuss the contributions of August Comte to Sociology.
- Write short notes on the following:
- Role and Status
- Power and Authority
- Differentiate ‘Society’ from ‘Community’.
- Describe the various types of Social Control.
- Discuss the Major theoretical perspectives in understanding the Society.
- List out your suggestions to control Population Explosion.
SECTION – C
Answer any TWO question. Answer should not exceed 600 words: (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)
- Give a detailed account of several forms of marriage. Briefly describe the status of women in India.
- Discuss in detail the primary forms of Social Interaction.
- “Globalisation is over riding the Autonomy of the Nation and the State” – Comment.
- Describe in detail the reasons for Poverty in India and social work interventions to address the same.