LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIOLOGY
FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2006
OC 13
SO 4501 - SOCIAL PATHOLOGY
(Also equivalent to SOC 504)
Date & Time : 27-04-2006/9.00-12.00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART –A
Write a short note on the following within 50 words each.
1.
Social problem
2.
Juvenile delinquency
3.
Alcoholism
4.
Organised crime
5.
Drug abuse
6.
Unemployment
7.
Stimulants
8.
Remand homes
9.
Alcoholics Anonymous
10.
Technological unemployment
(102=20)
PART – B
Answer any FIVE questions within 300 words each.
(58=40)
11.
Elucidate the characteristics of social problems
12.
How do people react to social problems? How to apply the various
theoretical perspectives in explaining social problems?
13.
Critically analyse the Differential Association theory.
14.
What are the causes of social problems according to Conflict perspective?
15.
How does Theory of Anomie explain crime?
16.
Define drug addiction and explain the motivations to take drugs. What will
you suggest to prevent drug addiction among youth?
17.
Describe the treatment methods of Alcoholics and write a note on the role
of women in anti-liquour programmes.
PART – C
Answer any TWO questions within 1200 words each.
(220=40)
18.
Explain the Functionalist perspective and the Interactionist perspective on
social problems.
19.
How does an individual become an alcoholic? What are the consequences
of alcoholism?
20.
Describe the types, causes and consequences of unemployment in India.
21.
What are the classifications of juvenile delinquents? Explain the
characteristics of juvenile delinquents in India.
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