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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION SOCIAL WORK
FIRST SEMESTER NOVEMBER 2017
17/16PSW1MC04 SOCIOLOGY FOR SOCIAL WORK
Date: 10-11-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00
Section A 10x 2=20 Marks
Answer each question; each question is not more than 50 words.
1. Define Sociology.
2. Name two prominent pioneers in Sociology?
3. What is a social institution?
4. Differentiate society from culture.
5. What is Social Darwinism?
6. Differentiate accommodation and assimilation.
7. Define culture.
8. What is Sanskritisation?
9. What is social control?
10. What is Juvenile Delinquency?
Section B 4x 10 40 Marks
Answer any FOUR questions; each question is not more than 300 words
11. Detail the contributions of Karl Marx towards Sociology.
12. With examples, explain Micro-sociology, Macro-sociology and Meso-sociology.
13. Why is Structural-Functionalist Theory key in the field of Sociology
14. Justify the need to study sociology to understand society with field examples.
15. What are the changing patterns of modern family?
16. Highlight the importance of the Panchayat Raj system in India.
Section C 2x20= 40Marks
Answer any TWO questions; each question is not more than 600 words.
17. Discuss the Major theoretical perspectives in understanding the Society.
18. Field work training in Social Work is closely connected with sociology. Justify with examples from
your field experience.
19. Discuss in detail as to how Social Control can be used in combating the rights issues connected to
NEET?
20. Explain causes of gender inequality and establish a plan to establish the same in today's employment
scenario.