IGNOU BSOC-109 Assignment 2026-27
Sociology of Kinship
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:24 am.
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| Course code | BSOC-109 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Sociology of Kinship |
| Programme | Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, Bachelor of Arts (Major), Sociology (BASOH/BAFSO)BASOH, BAG, BAFSO |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST/BSOC 109/ 2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BSOC-109 assignment
The BSOC-109 assignment covers approaches to studying kinship, feminist contributions, family, fictive ties, and connections between caste and kinship. It also tests understanding of marriage patterns, descent, and related kinship concepts.
The assignment has three sections containing 10 compulsory questions worth 100 marks in total. Section I has two 20-mark answers of about 500 words each; Section II has three 10-mark answers of about 250 words each; Section III has five 6-mark answers of about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Critically assess the alliance approach used in kinship studies. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine how feminist scholarship has contributed to the study of kinship. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain how kinship studies define the family. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain fictive kinship ties using examples. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss the connections between caste and kinship. |
| Q6 | 06 | Write a brief account of polygyny. |
| Q7 | 06 | Write a brief account of matriarchy. |
| Q8 | 06 | Describe the concept of the incest taboo. |
| Q9 | 06 | Describe cross-cousin marriage briefly. |
| Q10 | 06 | Explain the concept of double descent briefly. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in all three sections, using your own words.
- Keep answers close to the section limits: about 500, 250, and 100 words respectively.
- Read the relevant course units and arrange your points logically before preparing your answers.
- Use an introduction and conclusion for descriptive answers, and keep your writing clear and coherent.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments within the required time to the Coordinator of your Study Centre to meet the assignment requirement for term-end examination eligibility.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt from the Study Centre; keep a photocopy of your assignments if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your evaluated assignments.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end examination); 30 September 2026 (December term-end examination). These are the official listing dates; the PDF gives different batch-wise deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BSOC-109 assignment code for 2026-27?
The printed assignment code is ASST/BSOC 109/ 2026-27, for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in the BSOC-109 assignment?
All 10 questions are compulsory. They are divided into three sections with two descriptive, three middle-category, and five short-category questions.
What are the marks and weightage for the BSOC-109 assignment?
The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% of the course result. The term-end examination carries the remaining 70%.
What are the word limits for BSOC-109 assignment answers?
Write about 500 words for each Section I answer, 250 words for each Section II answer, and 100 words for each Section III answer.
What are the BSOC-109 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end examination and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end examination. The PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. The listing dates take priority here; dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit the BSOC-109 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also asks students to keep a photocopy if possible.
Other IGNOU BASOH assignments
- BSOC-101: Introduction to Sociology-I
- BSOC-102: Sociology of India- I
- BSOC-103: Introduction to Sociology-II
- BSOC-104: Sociology of India-II
- BSOC-105: Political Sociology
- BSOC-106: Sociology of Religion
- BSOC-107: Sociology of Gender
- BSOC-108: Economic Sociology
- BSOC-110: Social Stratification
- BSOC-111: Sociological Thinkers I
- BSOC-112: Sociological Research Methods-I
- BSOC-113: Sociological Thinkers-II
- BSOC-114: Sociological Research Methods-II
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.