Education System & Social change

  1. Are traditional social institutions getting weakened as agents of social change in the contemporary society? Substantiate. (2022)
  2. Do you think Talcott Parsons gave an adequate theory of social change? Justify your answer. (2021)
  3. According to Durkheim, “The major function of education is the transmission of society’s 17 norms and values.” Discuss. (2020)
  4. How does Marx view social conflict as an essential element in social change? (2020)
  5. Technology has accelerated the process of development and dependency. Discuss (2020)
  6. Discuss the issues of access and exclusion in higher education in India. (2019)
  7. Schooling does not ensure upward mobility of all members of the society. Discuss with reference to class societies. (2018)
  8. “Education is a major source of social mobility in contemporary society.” Explain. (2016)
  9. “Education helps in perpetuating social and economic inequalities.” Critically examine the statement. (2015)
  10. Education is often viewed as an agency of social change. However in reality it could also reinforce inequalities and conservatism. Discuss. (2014 )
  11. Write short note : Education as an instrument of social change. (2007)
  12. “Education is one of the basic activities for the continued existence and development of a society”. Elaborate this statement. (2006)
  13. Discuss mass education as an instrument of social change and modernization. (2005)
  14. Discuss in detail impact of mass media and education on India Society. (2004)
  15. Write short note : Privatisation of Education & Equality of Opportunity (2004)
  16. Write short note : Education and Social Development. (2003)
  17. Distinguish between the process of formal education and socialization. Examine effectivity in formal education as an instrument of social change. (2001)
  18. Write short note : Education and culture. (1998)
  19. “Education is an instrument of social control and social change”. Critically examine the statement. (1997)
  20. What are the problems of universalisation of primary education? Discuss fully (1997)
  21. Write short note: Role of education in social development. (1997)
  22. Write short note: Education and social inequalities. (1996)
  23. Elaborate the meaning of the term ‘equality of educational opportunity’. Discuss education as a medium of cultural reproduction and social transformation.  (1995)
  24. Write short note: Education as a medium of cultural reproduction. (1992)
  25. ‘Education is induction into the Learner’s culture’. Examine the statement in society today. (1991)
  26. Write short note : Education and inequality. (1990)
  27. Write short note : Education and Modernisation. (1989)
  28. Examine the role of education in cultural continuity. In the context of the Indian society, how would you reconcile this with the demand for social change ? (1988)
  29. What is meant by Equality of Educational Opportunities ? What are its possibilities in developing countries ? (1987)
  30. How do you relate the educational system to the economic development in India? (1986)
  31. Can education be considered as an agent of social change ? In what manner can it establish a new social order ? (1985)
  32. Write short note : Youth culture. (1985)
  33. Write short note :Education and modernisation. (1984)
  34. Examine the concept of equality of educational opportunity. What are the social constraints and social consequences implicit in the pursuit of this goal ? (1983)

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