Q 1Complete the following by choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket and rewrite it1 Mark
Social stratification of ………………. is based on the principle of purity and pollution. (class / gender / caste)
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Complete the following by choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket and rewrite it
27 Q→02Correct the incorrect pair and rewrite it
4 Q→03Identify the appropriate term for the given option in the box and rewrite it against the given statement
14 Q→04Correct the underlined words and complete the statement
26 Q→05Write short notes.
6 Q→06Write differences.
4 Q→07Explain the following concepts with examples.
11 Q→08complete the concept map.
7 Q→09State whether the following statements are true/false With Reasons.
8 Q→10Give your personal response.
9 Q→11Answer the folowing question in detail in about 150 to 200 words.
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Q 2Complete the following by choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket and rewrite it1 Mark
Gender-based stratification has led to ………………. in society. (justice / exploitation / equality)
Q 3Complete the following by choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket and rewrite it1 Mark
Class is a ………………. form of stratification. (open / closed / rigid)
Q 4Complete the following by choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket and rewrite it1 Mark
Social stratification is ………………. (local / national / universal)
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………………. mobility takes place in the lifespan of one generation. (Vertical / Intergenerational / Intragenerational)
(a) Ownership of wealth – Economic Capital
(b) Membership and involvement in social network – Social Capital
(c) Gained through education – Cultural Capital
(d) Prestige, status and social honour – Economic Capital
(b) Membership and involvement in social network – Social Capital
(c) Gained through education – Cultural Capital
(d) Prestige, status and social honour – Economic Capital
(a) Endogamy – Caste
(b) Wealth and income – Class
(c) Sexism – Gender Stratification
(d) Male dominance – Matriarchy
(b) Wealth and income – Class
(c) Sexism – Gender Stratification
(d) Male dominance – Matriarchy
(a) Emotional, Cooperative – Traditional Feminine Traits
(b) Ambitious, Independent – Traditional Masculine Traits
(c) Purity and pollution – Caste
(d) Prestige – Gender Stratification
(b) Ambitious, Independent – Traditional Masculine Traits
(c) Purity and pollution – Caste
(d) Prestige – Gender Stratification
(a) Good connections, networking – Social Capital
(b) Reputation and status – Economic Capital
(c) Knowledge of art – Cultural Capital
(d) Higher education – Upward Mobility
(b) Reputation and status – Economic Capital
(c) Knowledge of art – Cultural Capital
(d) Higher education – Upward Mobility
A hierarchical system where women are given a lower social status is stratification based on class.
Caste is based on wealth.
(Open stratification, Prestige, Education, Sex, Vertical Mobility, Horizontal Mobility, Closed Stratification, Lifestyles, Gender Stratification, Sexism, Gender Socialization, Intergenerational Mobility, Intragenerational Mobility.)
An individual moves up and occupies a higher social position than his previous social position.
An individual moves up and occupies a higher social position than his previous social position.
(Open stratification, Prestige, Education, Sex, Vertical Mobility, Horizontal Mobility, Closed Stratification, Lifestyles, Gender Stratification, Sexism, Gender Socialization, Intergenerational Mobility, Intragenerational Mobility.)
It refers to change of residence or job without status change.
It refers to change of residence or job without status change.
(Open stratification, Prestige, Education, Sex, Vertical Mobility, Horizontal Mobility, Closed Stratification, Lifestyles, Gender Stratification, Sexism, Gender Socialization, Intergenerational Mobility, Intragenerational Mobility.)
Ascending or descending type of mobility.
Ascending or descending type of mobility.
Inequality is social and persists over generation.
Intragenerationa mobility may be upward or downward.
Under horizontal mobility, a person changes one’s occupation but the overall social standing remains the same.
Submissive, dependent, timid are traditional notion of masculine traits.
Sex refers to the social aspects of differences between male and female.
Types of mobility.
Characteristics of caste according to Dr. G.S. Ghurye.
Principles of social stratification.
Characteristics of class.
Types of social stratification.
Intragenerational Mobility and Intergenerational Mobility.
Caste and Class.
Closed stratification and Open Stratification.
Horizontal Mobility and Vertical Mobility.
Intergenerational Mobility
Vertical Mobility
Social stratification is universal but variable.
Almost all societies are characterised by sexism.
Gender role socialization.
Education had led to women’s empowerment.
There is no mobility in the class system.
Gender and sex are interchangeable term.
One’s class position is directly proportionate to one’s income.
Social stratification is consequential.
Arrange the group reading of any two of the following books and conduct a group discussion on the caste and gender discrimination/inequality Baburao Bagul-Jevha Mi Jaat chorli Hoti, Daya Pawar- Baluta, Urmila Pawar- Aaydaan, Omprakash Valmiki- Jhootan, Kishor Shantabai Kale- Against all Odds.
Find out examples of intergenerational and intragenerational mobility from your surroundings and present it in your classroom.
Divide the class into groups. Each group can select one of the issue mentioned and collect information on it. The group should present their findings to the class.
In today’s world the characteristics of caste are changing. Find out which of the characteristics are changing and which are remaining constant. Conduct a group discussion on the same.
Watch the Marathi movie, ‘Fandry’ and write a film review describing the social, cultural and economic obstacles created by caste barriers.
Discuss class and gender as forms of social stratification with suitable examples of your own.
Discuss caste as a form of social stratification.
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