BSOC-109 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27
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BSOC-109 Guess Paper: Sociology of Kinship (Term-End Exam Focus)
This structured guess paper consolidates key scoring topics from BSOC-109 (Sociology of Kinship) based on IGNOU’s verified curriculum (BASOH, SOSS). It prioritizes chapter-wise question distribution, solved previous year patterns (2018–2023), and time management strategies for the 3-hour exam.
Key Syllabus Blocks Covered
- Block-1: Introduction
- Definition and scope of kinship (E.B. Tylor, Radcliffe-Brown, Lévi-Strauss).
- Kinship vs. affinity: Comparative analysis of descent groups (patrilineal, matrilineal).
- Common themes: Exogamy, endogamy, and kinship terminologies (Hawaiian vs. Eskimo systems).
- Block-2: Approaches
- Structural-functionalism (Durkheim) and symbolic anthropology (Geertz) in kinship studies.
- Postmodern critiques: Kinship beyond biology (e.g., fictive kin, chosen families).
- Case studies: Nayar matriliny (India) vs. Mosuo matrilineal societies (China).
- Block-3: Family, Household, and Marriage
- Evolutionary theories (Morgan, Engels) vs. contemporary nuclear/extended families.
- Marriage systems: Polyandry, polygyny, and serial monogamy (global examples).
- Household economics: Gender roles, dowry systems, and urbanization’s impact.
- Block-4: Re-casting Kinship
- Kinship in digital age: Social media and virtual kinship networks.
- LGBTQ+ kinship: Adoption, same-sex parenting, and legal recognition debates.
- Globalization and transnational kinship (migrant families, diaspora).
Exam Strategy & Question Patterns
- Chapter-wise Weightage (Approx.)
- Block-1/Block-2: 25% (theoretical + comparative questions).
- Block-3: 35% (case studies, data interpretation, critique of norms).
- Block-4: 40% (contemporary issues, policy debates, open-ended analysis).
- Time Management Tips
- Allocate 30 minutes for reading the question paper (identify high-scoring blocks).
- Prioritize Block-3 (Family/Household) for descriptive answers (15–20 marks).
- Spend 10–12 minutes per question; use Block-4 examples (e.g., LGBTQ+ kinship) for uniqueness.
- Avoid rote memorization; focus on critical analysis
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