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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)
Term-End Examination
December, 2016


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MAN-Q01 SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time hours Maximum Marks 100

Note: Attempt five questions.
Attempt atleast two questions from each section.
All questions carry equal marks.
The word limit for 20 marks is 500 words and for
10 marks is 250 words.

SECTION

1. Discuss how the scientific study of human beings began and how this led to the development of social anthropology as a discipline. Describe the scope of the discipline. 10+10

2. "Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, ...... habits acquired by man as a member of society." Examine the above statement in the light of evolutionary theory and as culture and society are defined therein.

3. Give an account of the thesis of nee-functionalism. Discuss the merits and de-merits of this approach. 10+10

4. Sketch the history of feminist movement and the influence of feminist theory in Anthropology.

5. Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10

classical Evolutionism

Globalisation

Self and Identity

Social Anthropology and management studies.


SECTION

6. How is North Indian Kinship different from South Indian Kinship? Discuss the basic principles. 10+10

7. Discuss any two approaches to the study of Kinship. 10+10

8. Discuss the concept of redistribution taking the example of Kula exchange of the Trobrianders. What is the role of Kula in their society? 10+10

9. Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10

Shamans

Genealogy and its uses.

Sacred and Profane

Pastoralism