Fundamentals of Democracy, Child Rights, Socialization and Social Stratification: 30 flashcards
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1. Which concept in Group 'B' pairs with 'Education' in Group 'A'?
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Social transformation — education reshapes society by giving people tools to question unfair practices and demand rights.
2. Which concept in Group 'B' pairs with 'Fundamental Rights'?
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Equity — rights exist to level the playing field and give each person what they need.
3. Which thinker is paired with 'Self-development'?
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Cooley — he explained the 'looking-glass self', where the self grows through others' responses.
4. Which sociologists are paired with 'Social stratification'?
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Young and Mac — they studied how societies rank people into layers.
5. Is 'Freedom is the core of democracy' true or false?
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True — without freedom, democracy becomes majority rule without protection.
6. In which year did the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights come into existence?
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2005 — under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
7. Is 'Socialization is a rare process' true or false?
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False — socialization is a lifelong, continuous process that never really stops.
8. Is 'Indian society is full of diversities' true or false?
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True — India has many languages, religions, castes, festivals, foods, and customs.
9. What are the four objectives of the Child Rights Commission?
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Protect children's rights, promote awareness of child rights, investigate complaints of violations, and advise governments on policies affecting children.
10. What are the four functions of the Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights?
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Examine laws and policies, inquire into complaints, spread awareness, and recommend improvements to the state government.
11. What are the four characteristics of social stratification?
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It is universal, social (not biological), persistent across generations, and supported by shared beliefs.
12. Define socialization as the process of learning norms, values, and behaviours.
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Socialization is the process by which an individual learns the norms, values, and behaviours of their society.
13. Define socialization as lifelong development of self-identity within groups.
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Socialization is the lifelong process through which a person develops a self-identity and learns to function as a member of a group.
14. What is Cooley's 'looking-glass self'?
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The idea that we see ourselves through how others respond to us — self-development depends on social interaction.
15. How does equity differ from equality?
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Equality means treating everyone the same; equity means giving each person what they need to succeed.
16. Why do Fundamental Rights pair with equity rather than equality?
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Because rights include special provisions for children, minorities, and backward classes — equal treatment alone is not enough.
17. Why is social stratification described as 'social, not biological'?
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Because the layers are created by society, not by nature or biology.
18. Why is social stratification described as 'persistent'?
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Because it passes from one generation to the next, making inequality hard to remove.
19. How do shared beliefs support social stratification?
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People often accept the ranking system as fair or natural, which keeps it stable.
20. What is the common mistake about the NCPCR and the Maharashtra State Commission?
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Students mix them up — the NCPCR is national (2005), while the Maharashtra State Commission works at the state level.
21. Give a real-life example of equity at work.
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A school admitting a child from a disadvantaged background under a quota — giving them what they need to succeed.
22. Give a real-life example of socialization.
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A teenager learning new slang from friends — every interaction that teaches behaviour in society is socialization.
23. Give a real-life example of social stratification.
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A family's occupation passing from parent to child — social position being inherited across generations.
24. Why is education linked to social transformation?
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Education gives people tools to question unfair practices, demand Fundamental Rights, and build a more equal community.
25. What does the Child Rights Commission act as — watchdog, teacher, or advisor?
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All three — it protects rights (watchdog), promotes awareness (teacher), and advises governments (advisor).
26. What Act established the NCPCR?
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The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
27. How does the Maharashtra State Commission relate to the NCPCR?
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It works alongside the NCPCR at the state level, handling issues closer to local communities.
28. Why is diversity important in Indian society?
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It is a defining feature — India has many languages, religions, castes, and customs, protected by Fundamental Rights.
29. What do both definitions of socialization have in common?
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Both stress that socialization is about learning to be social — and it never stops.
30. Why is social stratification hard to remove?
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Because it is embedded in social thinking, persists across generations, and is supported by shared beliefs.
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