BSOC-109 SOCIOLOGY OF KINSHIP in English Solved Question Paper June 2022

BSOC-109 SOCIOLOGY OF KINSHIP in English Solved Question Paper June 2022

SOCIOLOGY OF KINSHIP
Course Code: BSOC-109

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) SOCIOLOGY

(BASOH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022

BSOC-109 : SOCIOLOGY OF KINSHIP
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions in about 400 words
each. All questions carry equal marks.

1. What are the key features of kinship
organisation as elaborated by Iravati Karve ? 20
2. Explain the concept of marriage and discuss its
functions in society. 20
3. How do the various kinship terms used in the
North Indian context help us to understand the
kinship system ? 20
4. According to Louis Dumont, Kinship terminology
is an expression of alliance rather than descent.
Explain. 20

5. Explain the matrilineal kinship system among
the Nairs of Kerala. 20
6. What is the relationship between caste and
kinship ? Explain with examples. 20
7. Critically analyse Norman’s perspective on how
kinship plays a role in everyday experience. 20
8. How are live-in-relationships challenging the
traditional notions of family and marriage ?