Concepts- equality, inequality, hierarchy, exclusion, poverty and deprivation

Compare capability deprivation approach with that of social capital deprivation in understanding chronic poverty.

Analyse the changing nature of caste as a status group.

Discuss the dimensions of power the construction and maintenance of social hierarchies in a society.

How is poverty a form of social exclusion? Illustrate in this connection the different dimensions of poverty and social exclusion.

How do sociologists construct gender in their analysis on social inequality?

How are Hierarchy and Exclusion the major impediments in the transformation of societies? Discuss.

What is affirmative action? Substantiate theoretical positions on affirmative actions with examples.

What is the difference between natural and social inequality? Give examples from caste and class dimensions.

Can we equate 'poverty' with 'poor living'?Elaborate your answer.

Discuss the relationship between poverty and social exclusion.

Distinguish between people being socially excluded and people excluding themselves socially societies.