ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Sociology)

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Course: Social Stratification and in equality (9608)

Level: Postgraduate
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit: 1-4)
Semester: Autumn, 2020
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Q.1 What is stratification? Discuss different systems of stratification with examples. 20

Q.2 What is called social change? How it can influence stratification in a society?
Discuss. 20
Q.3 How do functionalists see stratification? Discuss in detail. 20
Q.4 How did Max Weber see the phenomenon of stratification? Discuss with reference
to the theoretical explanation given by him. 20
Q.5 Discuss in detail the various dimensions of inequality with special reference to
Pakistan. 20

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit: 5-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Define and differentiate between achieved and ascribed status. Discuss with some
examples from your surroundings. 20
Q.2 Do you consider Gender as a source or system of inequality or stratification?
Discuss in detail. 20
Q.3 What is "Social Class"? Describe the class structure in urban Pakistan. 20
Q.4 Define Social Mobility. Discuss how urbanization and technology has influenced
the process of social mobility. 20
Q.5 Write notes on the following;
1. Poverty in Pakistan
2. The concept of a welfare state 20