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In what sense can one say that ‘disability’ is as much a social as a physical thing?
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Environmental movements often also contain economic and identity issues. Discuss.
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What is the relevance of civil society organisations today?
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Unlike the death rate, ____________ does not register a sharp fall because it is a socio-cultural phenomenon.
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____________ is the most recent significant initiative of the civil society which makes the state accountable to the nation and its people.
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____________ states often limit or abolish civil liberties.
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Stree Purush Tulana, was written as a protest against the double standards of a male dominated society. The author of this book was:
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Low child sex ratio cannot be attributed to which of the following factors:
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Which of the demographic indicators are not used to calculate the total fertility rate?
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| Several factors may be held responsible for the decline in the child sex ratio, including severe neglect of girl babies in infancy, leading to higher death rates; sex-specific abortions that prevent girl babies from being born; and female infanticide (or the killing of girl babies due to religious or cultural beliefs). Each of these reasons point to a serious social problem, and there is some evidence that all of these have been at work in India. Practices of female infanticide have been known to exist in many regions, while increasing importance is being attached to modern medical techniques by which the sex of the baby can be determined in the very early stages of pregnancy. The availability of the sonogram (an x-ray like diagnostic device based on ultra-sound technology), originally developed to identify genetic or other disorders in the foetus, are used to identify and selectively abort female foetuses. The regional pattern of low child sex ratios seems to support this argument. It is striking that the lowest child sex ratios are found in the most prosperous regions of India. |
The problem of sex-selective abortion is not due to which of the following:
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| Several factors may be held responsible for the decline in the child sex ratio, including severe neglect of girl babies in infancy, leading to higher death rates; sex-specific abortions that prevent girl babies from being born; and female infanticide (or the killing of girl babies due to religious or cultural beliefs). Each of these reasons point to a serious social problem, and there is some evidence that all of these have been at work in India. Practices of female infanticide have been known to exist in many regions, while increasing importance is being attached to modern medical techniques by which the sex of the baby can be determined in the very early stages of pregnancy. The availability of the sonogram (an x-ray like diagnostic device based on ultra-sound technology), originally developed to identify genetic or other disorders in the foetus, are used to identify and selectively abort female foetuses. The regional pattern of low child sex ratios seems to support this argument. It is striking that the lowest child sex ratios are found in the most prosperous regions of India. |
In the long run, the solution to the problem of sex-selective abortion lies in:
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| Several factors may be held responsible for the decline in the child sex ratio, including severe neglect of girl babies in infancy, leading to higher death rates; sex-specific abortions that prevent girl babies from being born; and female infanticide (or the killing of girl babies due to religious or cultural beliefs). Each of these reasons point to a serious social problem, and there is some evidence that all of these have been at work in India. Practices of female infanticide have been known to exist in many regions, while increasing importance is being attached to modern medical techniques by which the sex of the baby can be determined in the very early stages of pregnancy. The availability of the sonogram (an x-ray like diagnostic device based on ultra-sound technology), originally developed to identify genetic or other disorders in the foetus, are used to identify and selectively abort female foetuses. The regional pattern of low child sex ratios seems to support this argument. It is striking that the lowest child sex ratios are found in the most prosperous regions of India. |
Which of the following is not a reason for son preference?
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Using an example, explain an ecological movement.
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Assertion(A): Earlier architects and engineers had to be skilled draughtsmen, now the computer does a lot of the work for them.
Reason(R): The use of machinery deskills workers.
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“In all regions of the world persons with disabilities face attitudinal barriers, including prejudice, low expectations, and even fear. Negative attitudes about disability impact all aspects of the lives of persons with disabilities, including the ability to access education, participate in non-exploitative work, live where and with whom one chooses, marry and start a family, and move about freely within the community.”
Suggest any two ways by which an attitudinal change can be brought about to remedy the conditions of people with disabilities.
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“In places like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Gurugram, where many IT firms or call centres are located, shops and restaurants have also changed their opening hours, and are open late.” Give reasons.
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“The more mechanised an industry gets, the fewer people are employed.” Explain with a suitable example.
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Mahatma Gandhi saw mechanisation as a danger to employees. Explain.
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| “…The contractors’ men who were travelling to Reni from Joshimath stopped the bus shortly before Reni. Skirting the village, they made for the forest. A small girl who spied on the workers with their implements rushed to Gaura Devi, the head of the village Mahila Mandal (Women’s Club). Gaura Devi quickly mobilised the other housewives and went to the forest. Pleading with the labourers not to start felling operations, the women initially met with abuse and threats. When the women refused to budge, the men were eventually forced to retire.” |
How are environmental movements also about economics and identity issues? Elaborate.
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Explain the 'Scientific Management' system. What shift from Scientific Management took place in the 1980s?
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