Sociology I
What is the importance of Merton's Middle Range Theory in Sociology? Critically discuss. Critically examine the features of 'critical social research'. Discuss the importance of 'Pilot Studies' in sociological research. What do you mean by Ethnocentrism? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages in Sociology.
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Syllabus: Sociological Thinkers: (a) Karl Marx- Historical materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle. (b) Emile Durkheim- Division of labour, social fact, suicide, religion and society. (c) Max Weber- Social action, ideal types, authority, bureaucracy, protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism. (d) Talcolt Parsons- Social system, pattern variables. (e) Robert K. Merton- Latent and manifest functions, conformity and deviance, reference groups. (f) Mead - Self and identity.
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