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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION -SOCIOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER APRIL 2018
16PSO1MC01- PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Date: 25-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A
Answer the following in about 30 words each: (10 x 20)
1. Define sociology.
2. What is the relationship between individual and society?
3. Define social processes.
4. What is a reference group?
5. Write a note on social institutions.
6. Mention any two functions of polity.
7. Define social stratification.
8. Explain feminism.
9. Define social change.
10. Mention any two reasons for social change.
PART B
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each: x 40)
11. Discuss the scope of sociology.
12. Classify the types of social groups.
13. Elucidate the role of religion in contemporary society. 14. Highlight the functions of family. 15. Bring out the advantages and disadvantages of caste system in India. 16. What is feminism? Explains its various types. 17. Explain how does technology brings social and cultural change?
PART C
Answer any TWO questions in about 1,200 words each: x 20= 40)
18. Explain the importance and relationship of sociology with other social sciences.
19. Discuss the stages and agents of socialization process.
20. Define marriage. Explain the functions and forms of marriage.
21. Define social change. Explain the theories of social change.