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Answer briefly the following question :
Mention any two determinants of status according to Malinowski.
Concept: Theories of Religion
An attitude of awe and respect towards non-material, spiritual beings is the core of primitive religion. With respect to the given statement, discuss the theory of Animism in religion.
Concept: Theories of Religion
Discuss the functional theories of Religion as given by Malinowski and Radcliffe Brown.
Concept: Theories of Religion
The Iban tribals observe the mannerisms of a particular animal and believe that this animal is their protector spirit.
Which theory of religion is represented here?
Concept: Theories of Religion
The Sacred are those things that are revered and viewed as extraordinary while the Profane are identified with the ordinary aspects of life.
With respect to the two concepts highlighted in the above statement, evaluate the relevance of the theory of religion by Durkheim.
Concept: Theories of Religion
Religion performs both positive and negative functions in a society. With respect to the given statement, explain any four dysfunctions of religion.
Concept: Functions and Dysfunctions of Religion
| “The major religions of the world have achieved their success largely because they offer a satisfying theodicy or explanation for eternal human problems, such as suffering, death and the meaning of life.” – Ian Robertson |
With respect to the given statement, justify any four similar impacts that religion can have on human beings.
Concept: Functions and Dysfunctions of Religion
Explain the concept of fundamentalism. Examine the role of state in dealing with this problem.
Concept: Communalism, Fundamentalism and Secularism in a Plural Society
Define communalism with reference to plural society in India.
Concept: Communalism, Fundamentalism and Secularism in a Plural Society
What is communalism? How can the problem of communalism be controlled in India?
Concept: Communalism, Fundamentalism and Secularism in a Plural Society
What is meant by secularism? Discuss its role in a plural society like India.
Concept: Communalism, Fundamentalism and Secularism in a Plural Society
Answer briefly the following questions :
Explain moral code and religious code.
Concept: Morality and Social Control
‘Morality is an informal means of social control.’ Discuss.
Concept: Morality and Social Control
Answer briefly the following question :
Discuss the relationship between religion and morality.
Concept: Morality and Social Control
During her school examination. Diya could not recall some answers. She was tempted to look into the answer script of her friend who was sitting in front of her but decided not to do so. Identify the code that governed Diya's decision.
Concept: Morality and Social Control
Briefly explain the term social control.
Concept: Morality and Social Control
What is a Political organization? What role does it play in bringing about change in society?
Concept: Political Organization
Briefly discuss the Panchayati Raj System.
Concept: Political Organization
Answer briefly the following questions :
What is Bal Panchayats?
Concept: Political Organization
Answer the following question briefly :
Name any two laws that have helped in the empowerment of women.
Concept: Political Organization
