MAN 001 Social Anthropology Solved Assignment 2019-20

MAN 001 Social Anthropology 
Solved Assignment 2019-20

Course Code: MAN 001
Assignment Code: MAN 001/AST/TMA/2018-19
Total Marks: 100

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Note: There are two sections ‘A’ and ‘B’. Attempt five questions and at least two questions from each section. All questions carry equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks is 500 words and for 10 marks is 250 words.

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SECTION- A

 

1. Discuss the intellectual foundations for the emergence of a science of society. Discuss the history and growth of social anthropology as a subject.

2. Define society and culture. Discuss the relationship between society and culture.

3. Critically examine the classical theories and discuss their criticisms.

4. Discuss functionalism with refernce to Malinowksi’s work.

5. Write short notes:
a. Structural- functional approach
b. Neo-functionalism

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 SECTION-B

 

6. Describe the meaning and definitions of family. Critically examine the variations and dimensions of family with reference to kinship and marriage in Post-modern world.

7. Write a critical essay of descent theory. Discuss various types of descent groups.

8. What is shamanism? Describe the various types of shamans.

9. Discuss hunting- gathering and pastoralism with suitable example.

10. Write short notes: 10+10
a. Polyandry and Polygynandry
b. Sacred and profane