Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
1,250 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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"In the sociology of deviance, no single theory has emerged as dominant." Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2024
Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
"Weber's theory of 'The protestant ethic and spirit of capitalism' despite its share of criticism remains bold and illuminating". Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2023
Max Weber
"Talcott Parsons' theory of social system has been criticized as a veiled status quoist ideology". Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Talcott Parsons
Robert K. Merton's significant contribution to functionalism lies in his clarification and codification of functional analysis. Discuss.
15 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Robert K. Merton
"Social fact plays a central role in the sociology of Emile Durkheim". Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2023
Emile Durkheim
"Davis and Moore's theory of stratification has provoked a lengthy debate". In this context, produce a comprehensive criticism of their ideas.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Give a critical review of 'functional analysis of religion given by Durkheim'.
15 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Critically assess R. K. Merton's views on the contributions of research to the development of sociological theory.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2024
Robert K. MertonScience and Scientific Method
Examine the impact of information technology on social organization of work in contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2014–2024
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Poverty means more than simply low income. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Can digitalization of Indian Society be considered as an agent of social change? In what manner can it establish a new social order in India?
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2020
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
How does post patriarchy impact the emerging pattern of sex-roles in modern society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and GenderFamily, Household and Marriage
Differentiate between Functionalist and Marxist theories of Stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
How is skilling an important dimension of social mobility?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
How has the contributions from history influenced the scope of sociology?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Sociology and Other Social SciencesEmergence of Sociology
"Sociology and common sense share a complimentary relationship". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2024
Sociology and Common Sense
Distinguish between formal and informal work with suitable illustration.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Who are contract labour? What are the challenges they face?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
How did the advance of capitalism revolutionize family as an institution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageOrganisation of Work
Discuss the types and dynamics of new social movements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Protest and Social Movements
Examine how Weber's characterization of capitalism is different from those of Marx.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Karl MarxMax Weber
"Economics must be made the handmaid of sociology." Critically analyze.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Elaborate on latent and manifest functions of technology?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Robert K. MertonScience, Technology and Social Change
In Marx's view, social stratification is created by people's differing relationship to the means of production. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Karl MarxTheories of Stratification