LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIOLOGY
FIFTH SEMESTER – NOV 2006
SO 5400 - SOCIOLOGY OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
Date & Time : 03-11-2006/9.00-12.00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
Write a short note on the following:
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(2x10=20 Marks)
Social movement
Conditions essential for the success of a movement.
Popular stage of a movement.
Denotified tribes.
Shuddhi movement
Sathya Shodhak Samaj.
Definition of Backward Class.
Silavilakha
Dr.Ambedkhar on Caste system.
PART –B
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each
(5x8=40 Marks)
11. Explain the role of Sri Narayana Guru in bringing about a change in Kerala.
12. Briefly discuss the reforms made by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
13. Discuss the conceptual problems in the study of social movements.
14. Explain the characteristics of social movements.
15. Briefly describe the nature of women’s movement in Pre-Independent India.
16. Provide a brief sketch of the social position of Mahars in the traditional
Maratha society
17. What do you mean by collective mobilization? State its importance.
PART –C
Answer any TWO questions in1200 words each`
AO 07
(2x20=40 Marks)
18. Explain the stages in the formation of social movements with an example.
19. Describe the Non Brahmin Movement.
20. Discuss the constraints and hurdles faced by women in Independent India.
21. Evaluate Arya Samaj as a socio-religious movement, keeping in view its
ideologies and programmes.
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