IGNOU BSW-122 Assignment 2026-27
Society, Social Institutions and Social Problems
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:18 pm.
| Course code | BSW-122 |
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About the BSW-122 assignment
The BSW-122 assignment covers social groups, the relationship between individuals and society, socialization, conflict, family, caste, social defence and social problems. It asks students to explain sociological ideas and examine the roles of institutions and government responses.
There are eight questions, and students must answer any five in about 500 words each. Each question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The assignment contributes 30% to the overall course grade.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how primary and secondary groups relate to one another, using examples. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain how the organismic theory interprets the relationship between individuals and society. |
| Q3 | 20 | Outline the main agencies through which socialization takes place. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain the meaning of conflict and examine why it persists in human society. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss how the family contributes to an individual's growth and development. |
| Q6 | 20 | Examine the factors shaping the caste system in modern times. |
| Q7 | 20 | Describe the work and responsibilities of the National Institute of Social Defence. |
| Q8 | 20 | Outline different types of social problems and the government's measures to address them. |
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