UPSC Mains Sociology Paper Topic : System of Kinship in India
System of Kinship in India
Q. Define patriarchy. Does it have bearings on women’s entitlement in Indian family system? Explain. 20 Marks/2019
Q. What do you understand by LGBTQ? Comment on the issues concerning their marriage rights. 10 Marks/2019
Q. Illustrate the importance of ‘Kanyadan’ and ‘Kulabadhu’ in changing institution of marriage and family. 10 Marks/2018
Q. Discuss the issues relating to the entitlement of transgender in Indian society. 10 Marks/2018
Q. Western patriarchy which surrenders feminine principles is the development project in India. Do you agree with this view? Why? 20 Marks/2018
Q.Clarify the distinction between “household” and “family” and evaluate Whether joint families have completely disintegrated.20 Marks/2017
Q.Compare the north Indian kinship System with the South Indian kinship system. 10 Marks/2017
Q. Patriarchy as a form of dominance. 10 marks/2016
Q. Bring out the significance of the difference between family and household. 20 marks/2016
Q. Give some of the important studies relating to the structural changes in the Indian family system. 20 marks/2015
Q. Broadly compare the kinship system of North and South India. 10 marks/2015
Q. What is patriarchy? How does it affect the child socialization pattern in India? 20 marks/2015