Chapter 8 Social Movements
Chapter 8 Social Movements 1.Write short notes on: Ans. (i) Women’s Movement: Early 20th Century saw the growth of women’s organisations such as ‘Women’s India Association (WLA) (1917)’ All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) (1926), ‘National Council for Women in India (NEWI) (1925)’. While many of them began with a limited focus, their scope extended overtime. It is […]
Chapter 7 Mass Media and Communications
Chapter 7 Mass Media and Communications 1.Trace out the changes that have been occurring in the newspaper industry? What is your opinion on these changes? Ans. It is often believed that with the growth of the Television and the internet the print media would be sidelined. However, in India we have seen the circulation of newspapers […]
Chapter 6 Globalisation and Social Change
Chapter 6 Globalisation and Social Change 1.Choose any topic that is of interest to you and discuss how you think globalisation has affected it. You could choose cinema, work, marriage or any other topic. Ans. 1. The effect of globalization on cinema is far reaching. It affects us, on culture, our modes of behaviour, mode of […]
Chapter 5 Change and Development in Industrial Society
Chapter 5 Change and Development in Industrial Society 1.Choose any occupation you see around you – and describe it along the following lines (a) social composition of the work force – caste, gender, age, region (b) labour process – how the work takes place, (c) wages and other benefits, (d) working conditions – safety, rest […]
Chapter 4 Change and Development in Rural Society
Chapter 4 Change and Development in Rural Society 1.Read the passage given and answer the questions: The harsh working conditions suffered by laboureres in Aghanbigha were an outcome of the combined effect ofthe economic power of the maliks as a class and their overwhelming power as members of a dominant caste. A significant aspect of […]
Chapter 3 The Story of Indian Democracy
Chapter 3 The Story of Indian Democracy 1.Interest groups are part and parcel of a functioning democracy. Discuss. Ans. Interest groups are organised to pursue specific interest in the political arena, operating primarily by lobbying the members of the legislative bodies. When certain groups feel that their interests are not being taken up, they may […]
Chapter 2 Cultural Change
Chapter 2 Cultural Change 1.Write a critical essay on sanskritisation. Ans. •The term ‘sanskritisation’ was coined by M.N. Srinivas. It may be defined as the process by which a low caste or tribe or other group takes over the customs, ritual, beliefs, ideology and style of life of a high and, in particular, a ‘twice-born(dwija) caste’. […]
Chapter 1 Structural Change
Chapter 1 Structural Change 1. How has colonialism impacted our lives? You can either focus on one aspect like culture or politics or treat them together. Ans. • British colonialism which was based on capitalism directly interfered to ensure greatest profit and benefit to British capitalism. •Every policy was geared towards the strengthening and expansion of […]