Module 3:The problem of social transformation
  Lecture 6: Institutional Approach to Social Transformation
 

QUESTIONS AND EXERCISE

  • What does institutional approach to transformation mean? Compare it with value education.

  • What is the importance of institutional approach to change?

  • Is it possible that a society changes from the traditional to modern form in organization of economic activities but continues with the same cultural myths and beliefs for long?

  • Is communism only a political system or it is a complete change in relations of production as well as in values and consciousness? Why should property relations of feudalism keep women’s status low and how can socialist society create the necessary conditions for women empowerment?

  • What are the weaknesses of institutional approach?

  • What does India need most – moralistic approach or the institutional approach to change the caste inequalities?

  • Select one most hated person of history and study what he wanted to achieve ultimately and how, and where did he go wrong.

  • What happens if the decision makers think about themselves only?

  • Clearly identify an approach to eradicate dowry system in India.

  • What do you favor piecemeal social engineering or revolution? Justify your answer in the context of Indian society. What will be the place of moral education in your program?