IGNOU BSOC-110 Assignment 2026-27
Social Stratification
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-110 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Social Stratification |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BASOH)BASOH, BAG, BAFSO |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BSOC-110/ASST/TMA/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-110 assignment
The BSOC-110 assignment explores approaches to social stratification, its forms, and theories of caste. It also covers race and ethnicity, cultural and social reproduction, status, mobility, Weberian theory and socialization.
The assignment has three sections containing 10 compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Section I has two 20-mark questions requiring about 500 words each. Section II has three 10-mark questions requiring about 250 words each. Section III has five 6-mark questions requiring about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how the dialectical approach understands social stratification. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the different types of social stratification. |
| Q3 | 10 | Outline interactional and attributional explanations of caste. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss how race and ethnicity relate to each other. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss cultural reproduction and social reproduction. |
| Q6 | 06 | Write a brief account of the caste system. |
| Q7 | 06 | Briefly explain the concept of status. |
| Q8 | 06 | Provide a short explanation of horizontal mobility. |
| Q9 | 06 | Summarize the Weberian theory of social stratification. |
| Q10 | 06 | Briefly describe the process of socialization. |
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 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
- Read the Programme Guide instructions and the relevant study units before preparing your answers.
- Organize answers logically, with clear links between paragraphs; include an introduction and conclusion in essay-type answers.
- Present the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasize.
- Submit all completed assignments within the stipulated time to the coordinator of your study centre to meet term-end examination eligibility requirements.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, keep a photocopy if possible, and ask the study centre to return your evaluated assignments.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; the PDF gives different batch-based deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BSOC-110 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for BSOC-110?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
All 10 questions are compulsory. Write about 500 words each for Questions 1–2, 250 words each for Questions 3–5, and 100 words each for Questions 6–10.
What are the BSOC-110 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session; the dates shown here follow the current listing.
Where should I submit the completed assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also recommends keeping a photocopy if possible.
In which languages is the BSOC-110 assignment available?
The official listing shows English and Hindi versions.
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- 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-109: Sociology of Kinship
- 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.