Write short notes on the following from a sociological perspective in about 150-200 words each: (4×10= 40 Marks)
Resistance or Reactionary movements
Discuss religious ethnicity as a basis of stratification
Backward Classes and the Indian Constitution
Features of the second wave of Women’s movement in the Indian context
Answer the following questions in about 250-300 words each: (2×20= 40 Marks)
Discuss the emergence of peasant movement in India
Evaluate the success of Indian Dalit movements in achieving their goals
Do you think that some policies and laws relating to environment have retarded the development process ? Give examples. How can an ideal balance between environmental protection and development goals be brought about?