DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (CC DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
CHILD IN THE EMERGING INDIAN SOCIETY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 250 words each.
1. Define socialization. What is the role of family in
promoting socialization of the child?
2. Compare and contrast Oedipus complex and Electra
complex in children.
3. Who is a neglected child? State the measures needed to
be taken in changing a neglected child into a normal
child.
4. Discuss the role of text books in the process of social
weaning.
5. "Community act as an effective agent of changing the
children's life style" Explain.
6. Female infanticide and foeticide are the drastic practices
in our society. Put forth your views in overcoming this
hazards.
7. Briefly explain the concept 'Unity is diversity'.
8. Enumerate the role of joint family in the context of child
development.
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 600 words each.
9. Discuss the impact of western values and ideas in the
context of child's development.
10. Explain democratic, autocratic and authoritarian forms of
parenting and recommend which one is the best and why?
11. "Religious institutions act as an effective agency for
child's education" Justify.
12. Mass media affects the child's life style Explain.
13. Describe the various schemes of Tamil nadu Government
in the upliftment of female children.
14. Explain various characteristics features of our Indian
society.
15. Portray your views on the following issues of Indian
society.
Employment pressure,
Increase in crime rates.