CSS Sociology Past Paper 2006
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 What is the role of C.W. Mills in the development of the Frankfurt school of conflict theory? Where and how does he differ from his contemporaries? Discuss with evidence.
Q.3 What is a research design? What type of research design can be used for studying the problems of drug addiction/HIV/AIDS in Pakistani society? Discuss with examples.
Q.4 Rural-urban migration is causing labor drain from rural communities. What problems is this situation creating in the labor market of rural communities? As a subject scholar, what solutions do you suggest to minimize these problems? Discuss with examples.
Q.5 There is a thesis that “the development programs/strategies to change the fate of the poor farming community in rural Pakistan are not based upon evidence-based policy. Therefore, a failure in this regard is being faced for the last several decades.” How do you support this thesis? Make an evidence-based argument in the light of different evaluations/assessments made for rural development in Pakistan.
Q.6 What role does the biradri/caste system play in decision-making on political issues, especially local body elections in rural areas of Pakistan? How does this biradri-based political organization influence the community development process? Discuss in the light of issues/conflicts arising from the situation and their impact on the individual, family, and society.
Q.7 Define social institution. What is the significance of family, religion, and education as institutions in the process of socialization? Explain your answer with examples from Pakistani society.
Q.8 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Drug Abuse
(b) Social Conflicts