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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Law is the explicit agent of social change, which refers to the written rules of accepted behaviour.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories and Agents of Social Change
How does Marx view social conflict as an essential element in social change? (20M)
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Critically analyze the contemporary relevance of Durkheim's theory of religion.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Marx and Weber, among the classical founders, laid particular emphasis on power; Foucault continued some of the lines of thought they pioneered. In the light of this statement, examine the post-structuralism of Michel Foucault.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
"Ageing is a demographic reality for many countries including India." Which method of data collection is suitable for understanding the situation of elderly ppn. Critically examine
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Research Methods and Data Collection
To understand the emergency of sociology in Europe there is a need to appreciate the relationship b/w society and ideas. Elaborate in context of emergency of sociology as a distinct discipline.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Emergence of Sociology
To what an extent can power be viewed as constant sum game? Elucidate with suitable examples. What is social action? And how is Parsons social action different from Weber's social action?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Max WeberTalcott Parsons
How does the sociological approach to human action diverge from the psychological approach in terms of theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and levels of analysis?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Examine the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method of data collection using appropriate examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Research Methods and Data Collection
The concept of "chosen families" has gained prominence in recent years, particularly among LGBTQ+ communities. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Elaborate on your understanding of deinstitutionalisation and desacrilisation of marriage.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Family, Household and Marriage
Marx as a conflict theorist viewed social conflict or class struggle as a catalyst to social change.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Karl MarxTheories and Agents of Social Change
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The key to Marx's critique of capitalism is his theory of surplus-value. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Karl Marx
Work in industrial and post industrial societies can be alienating for workforce. Comment
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Marx's historical materialism and alienation are central to his sociology. Discuss. (b) Explain Max Weber's view on the relationship between Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Karl MarxMax Weber
What are social movements? Discuss the different perspectives on social movement.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Protest and Social MovementsPower and Elites
"Economic life is embedded in social life". Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Social change is not a smooth, orderly progression that gradually unfolds in harmonious evolution. Critically Examine
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Can we consider 'poverty' to be the same as 'living in poor conditions'? Elaborate
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
'I' & 'Me' are central terms in Mead's work. Critically analyse?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
G. H. Mead
Critically discuss the role of social inequality in ensuring that imp positions are filled by the most qualified persons.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Define social change. Discuss the factors of social change in society.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Examine whether pressure groups are 'sine-qua-non' for any democracy. Briefly distinguish between pressure groups and political parties.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Examine how according to Talcott Parson 'pattern-variables' lead to the understanding of different empirical social-systems.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Talcott Parsons