Practice - Radcliffe-Brown (1881–1955)
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Practice Questions
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What is structural-functionalism?
💡 Hint: Think of how different parts of society interact to maintain order.
Name one social institution studied by Radcliffe-Brown.
💡 Hint: Consider structures that influence our social interactions.
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What is a key focus of structural-functionalism?
💡 Hint: Recall how structures work together to maintain order.
True or False: Kinship is considered an insignificant social institution according to Radcliffe-Brown.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of family in society.
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How can Radcliffe-Brown's structural-functionalism explain the evolution of social norms regarding gender roles in contemporary Indian society?
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in gender roles challenge or reinforce existing social structures.
Discuss how the analysis of kinship patterns can provide insights into shifts in socio-economic status in Indian villages.
💡 Hint: Analyze case studies of villages with varying kinship dynamics.
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