Anthropological theories — DU B. Sc. (Hons) Anthropology Previous Year Question Papers

II - NEP: UGCF 2022 December-January 2025 1. Differentiate between the concepts of hypothesis, paradigm and theory. How are theories significant in social anthropology? Explain. 2. Explain the Structural-Functional approach as a suitable perspective to understand society. 3. Write an account of Structuralism and its relevance in understanding of culture 4. Explain the relationship betwenn culture and personality of an Individual 5. What is Neo-evolutionism? Explain the contributions of any one of the reo-evolutionists understanding of cultural evolutionism. 6. What is a symbol? Explain the Clifford Geertz 's approach towards culture 7. Describe the contribution of Emile Durkheim in understanding of society 8 Explain the concepts and processes responsible for bringing changes in a culture : 9. Write short notes on any two of the followings : (a) Energy Culture relationship (b) Biology and culture in Evolution (c) Victor Turner (d) Edmund Leach