Sociology 2078

Section A

Long Answer Questions.

Attempt any two questions.        (2 x 10 = 20)

1. Define sociological perspective. Critically analyse the key notions of functional and conflicet perspective in sociology. 

2. What are the main components of culture? Critically discuss on symbols, language, cultural values, Norms and cultural beliefs.

3. Describe major forms of social structure with key features in relation to the effects of information technology.

Section B

Short Answer Questions.

Attempt any eight questions.        (8 x 5 = 40)

4. Discuss the impact of information technology in the existing social structure of Nepal.

5. Explain the changing trends of Nepalese culture in 21^st century.

6. What is social structure? Discuss its types.

7. What is social differentiation and stratification? Discuss with special references of Nepalese society.

8. Critically discuss the effect of information technology in social change?

9. "Information technology is one of major forms of social structure". Justify.

10. What is social change? What are the factors responsible for social change?

11. What is social problem? How does sociological knowledge contribution in coping with these social problems? Clarify.

12. Write short note on:

        a. Social class and caste

        b. Mass communication