IGNOU MANE-006 Assignment 2026-27
Social Stratification
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 10 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 30 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the MANE-006 assignment front page →| Course code | MANE-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Social Stratification |
| Programme | Master of Arts in AnthropologyMAAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MANE-006/ASST/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 30 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MANE-006 assignment
The MANE-006 assignment covers social stratification, including inequality, power, capital, caste, class, gender, mobility and justice.
It has two sections with five questions each. Attempt five questions in total, including at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks. The word limits are 500 words for a 20-mark answer and 250 words for a 10-mark answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the distinctions between difference, inequality and hierarchy in social stratification. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss how power and authority form bases of social stratification. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain social and economic capital with examples. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss the dialectical perspective on social stratification. |
| Q5 | 10+10 | Write short notes on any two of social differentiation, division of labour and the structuralist perspective. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain how caste and class intersect in India. |
| Q7 | 20 | Discuss patriarchy as a form of gender stratification. |
| Q8 | 20 | Explain the measurement of social mobility and discuss its main methods. |
| Q9 | 20 | Explain distributive justice and its relevance to equality. |
| Q10 | 10+10 | Write short notes on any two of Jati and Varna, media and gender disparities, and the role of ICTs. |
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
- Attempt five questions in total, with at least two from each section.
- Keep 20-mark answers within 500 words and 10-mark answers within 250 words.
- Write answers in your own words, presenting them neatly and highlighting or underlining important points.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre before the applicable deadline.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted assignment and retain the acknowledgement receipt.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I attempt in MANE-006?
Attempt five questions in total, including at least two from each section.
What are the marks and weightage for the assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What are the word limits?
The limit is 500 words for a 20-mark answer and 250 words for a 10-mark answer.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre.
When is the assignment due?
The listed deadlines are 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Other IGNOU MAAN assignments
- MAN-001: Social Anthropology
- MAN-002: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-101: Introducing Anthropology
- MAN-102: Physical/Biological Anthropology
- MAN-103: Social and Cultural Anthropology
- MAN-104: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-105: Tribes in India
- MANE-001: Human Genetics
- MANE-002: Human Growth and Development
- MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography
- MANE-004: Gender and Society
- MANE-005: Environmental Anthropology
- MANE-007: Tribes in India
- MANI-001: Anthropology and Methods of Research
- MANI-002: Physical Anthropology
- MANI-003: Practicing Anthropology
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.