CLASS 12 SOCIOLOGY CHAPTER 1|| Introducing Indian Society

 

CLASS 12 SOCIOLOGY CHAPTER 1

Introducing Indian Society

Q1. What are the main problems of national integration in India?

Ans: The main problems include linguistic diversity, regionalism, communalism, and casteism. These factors can lead to social fragmentation and hinder the process of national integration.

Q2. How can sociology help us understand our society better?

Ans: Sociology enables us to look beyond personal biases and understand the underlying social structures and patterns that shape individual and group behaviors. It promotes critical thinking and informed decision-making.

Q3. Explain the concept of 'Unity in Diversity' in the context of Indian society.

Ans: 'Unity in Diversity' refers to the coexistence of various cultures, languages, religions, and ethnic groups in India. Despite differences, there is a shared sense of identity and mutual respect that binds the nation together.

Q4. What is Sociology?

Sociology is defined as the systematic study of society, human behavior, and social institutions. It examines how individuals relate to one another and to the larger society, and how social norms, values, culture, and institutions shape human life.

5. What are the basic functions of a society?
Ans. Sociologists and social anthropologists have adopted the term function from biological sciences where it has been used for certain organic processes necessary for the maintenance of the organisms. Basic functions necessary for continuity and survival of any society are :
(i) Recruitment of members (ii) Socialization
(iii) Production and distribution of goods and services and preservation of order.

6. What do you understand by social structure?
Ans. A society consists of(i)Males and females, adults and children, various occupational and religious groups and so on.(ii)The interrelationship between various that of parents and children and between various groups.(iii)Finally, all the parts of the society are put together and system are interrelated and complementary concepts.

7. What is Self-reflexivity?
Ans. Sociology can show us what we look like to others. It can teach us how to look at ourselves from outside, so to speak. It is called “Self-reflexivity’ or sometimes just “Reflexivity’.

8.  State the processes the began during the British colonialism in India.
Ans. This was the period when modem period began in India and the external forces of modernization, westernization, industrialization entered.

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