MSO-003: Sociology of Development – Assignment Answer Index (2024–25)

MSO-003: Sociology of Development

Programme: M.A. Sociology (MSO)
Course Code: MSO-003
Assignment Code: MSO-003/AST/TMA/2024-25
Maximum Marks: 100
Weightage: 30%

Below is the complete answer index for the MSO-003: Sociology of Development assignment for the 2024–25 academic session. Each answer is written in approximately 500 words using easy-to-understand language, ideal for IGNOU learners.

Section – I

1. What is Social Change? Discuss the various perspectives of social change.
2. Discuss in detail cultural dimension of globalization.
3. What is sustainable development? Discuss its dimensions.
4. Discuss the impacts of large dams on the economic, social and ecological aspects of the society.
5. What is modernisation? Discuss the various perspectives on modernisation.

Section – II

6. What is Social Development? Explain various models of development.
7. Explain in detail the role of civil society for empowerment of the marginalized.
8. What do you understand by ‘human development’? How does it differ from economic development?
9. Describe dependency theory and delineate its salient features.
10. Discuss the role people science movement in developmental practices in India.

Use these answers for reference and academic understanding. Ensure you personalize them in your own words to maintain originality when submitting your TMA.