Sociology I · 20 marks
Compare and contrast the Marxian and Parsonian perspectives on social change, highlighting their respective conceptual frameworks and underlying assumptions. Furthermore, evaluate the relevance of each perspective in understanding and addressing social development in contemporary India.
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Syllabus: Social Change in Modern Society: (a) Sociological theories of social change. (b) Development and dependency. (c) Agents of social change. (d) Education and social change. (e) Science, technology and social change.
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