BSWE 001 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK December 2019 Question Paper

BSWE 001 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

December 2019 Question Paper

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt all the five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Answer to questions no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 500 words each.

1. Critically discuss the impact of public opinion on Indian society.

OR

Discuss the nature and types of defence mechanisms.

2. Discuss the characteristics of caste system and its impact on Indian society.  

OR

Define professional social work. Discuss its nature, scope and functions.

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 250 words each :

(a) Differentiate between social reform and social movements, giving examples.  

(b) Define socialisation and briefly describe the role of any two agencies of socialisation.

(c) Explain the relevance of psychology to social work practice.

(d) Discuss the role of heredity and environment in shaping personality development.  

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) Critically examine the philosophy of social work.

(b) Examine the ecological social work approach, with examples.

(c) Enlist the characteristics of community.

(d) Discuss the social work 'code of ethics'.  

(e) Describe the tools of propaganda.

(f) Highlight the characteristic features of a family.  

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :

(a) Concept of 'Storm and Stress'

(b) Social Control

(c) Social Work Values

(d) Personality Development

(e) Voluntary Action 

(f) Types of Memory 

(g) Culture

(h) Social Security