Master Post – MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography (IGNOU TMA 2024–25)

Master Index – MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography (Tutor Marked Assignment 2024–25)

This master post contains all the answers for the IGNOU TMA assignment for MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography. Each question listed below links to its detailed answer, written in simple language for better understanding.

Section A

1. Define ethnography? Discuss the new trends in ethnography.
2. Discuss the interpretative and the feminist approach in writing ethnographies with suitable examples.
3. Deliberate on the concept of kinship as portrayed in the ethnography The Web of Kinship among the Tallensi.
4. Analyse the concepts of class, caste and power as reflected in Andre Beteille’s work.
5. Write short notes: a. Ethics in writing b. Notes on love in a Tamil Family

Section B

6. With reference to M.N. Srinivas’s work outline the ritual idiom of the Coorgs.
7. Discuss the concept of ‘coming of age’ as portrayed in Margaret Mead’s work.
8. Examine Annette B. Weiner’s work among The Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea and how it had an impact on gender study.
9. Discuss the ethnography India’s Changing Villages: Human Factors in Community Development.
10. Write short notes referring to the ethnographies discussed in the course: a. T.N. Madan b. Himalayan Polyandry

📘 All answers are written in easy-to-understand language with a focus on clarity, ethics, and relevance to the course content.

Category: Comparative Ethnography (MANE-003)

Tags: IGNOU, MANE-003, TMA 2024-25, Ethnographic Writing, Kinship, Caste, Gender Studies