IGNOU BSOE-142 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2026-27 IN ENGLISH (Indian Sociological Traditions)
| University | IGNOU |
|---|---|
| Code | BSOE-142 |
| Course | BASOH |
| Title | Indian Sociological Traditions |
| Language | English |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Author | IGNOU SIMPLIFIED |
| Publisher | Saksham Publication |
IGNOU BSOE-142 — Indian Sociological Traditions solved assignment for the 2026-27 session (July 2026 & January 2027). Complete, exam-ready answers to every question below, prepared as per the latest IGNOU guidelines and delivered instantly as a PDF.
Questions covered in this assignment
There are three Sections in the Assignment. You have to answer all the questions.
Section I
Answer the following Descriptive Category questions in about 500 words each.
Q1. Compare the sociological perspectives of D.P. Mukerji and A.R. Desai on understanding Indian society. (20)
Q2. Discuss social antecendents of Indian Sociological thought with reference to the contribution of Benoy Kumar Sarkar. (20)
Section II
Answer the following Middle Category questions in about 250 words each.
Q3. Explain the process of social change with reference to M.N. Srinivas's ideas of Sanskritization and Westernization. (10)
Q4. Discuss the contribution of feminist sociologists to the development of Indian sociological traditions. (10)
Q5. Explain A R Desai’s approach to the understanding of nationalism in India. (10)
Section III
Answer the following Short Category questions in about 100 words each.
Q6. What is the Indological approach in Indian sociology? (06)
Q7. Write a short note on the Bombay School of Sociology. (06)
Q8. What were G.S. Ghurye's views on tribes in India? (06)
Q9. Outline the distinguishing feature of Ramakrishna Mukherjee mean by, ‘sociology of Indian Sociology’? (06)
Q10. In what way does caste influence kinship organization? Explain with reference to the viewpoint of Irawati Karwe. (06)
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