Popular culture

 Discuss four major problems in ethical and legal dimensions in folklore preservation.

What is 'Sanskritization'? What are the strengths and weaknesses of 'Sanskritization'?

 Write a note on the importance of Heritage. What are the differences between 'Heritage' and 'Culture'?

 Explain the interrelationship between folklore and ideology with examples.

'Major' and 'minor' languages.

'Major' and 'minor' languages.

The distinction between 'folk' and 'classical' art forms.

The difference between 'folk' narratives and 'modern' literary narratives.

The attributes that characterize the caste system.

The attributes that characterize the caste system.

Discuss the depiction of women in folklore. What are the common themes that can be identified? Give suitable examples.

. Discuss the issues and challenges of representation and translation with regard to folk narratives.

What do you understand by 'genre' and 'genre transformation'? Discuss in the context of folklore in India.

What do you understand by 'oral-written continuum'? Discuss with suitable examples.

Write a note on the impact of digital media on folklore.

How do folk narratives reflect the issues of gender? Discuss with examples.

'Folklore is oral literature with a deep sense of inclusivity'. Discuss

 Write a note on Ramanujan's taxonomy of Indian folktales

Explain the concept of Sanskritisation. Discuss how it affects cultural transformation in Indian society.