Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : 10 x 5 = 50 How relevant are Durkheim's views on the 'abnormal forms of the division of labour' in understanding the dysfunctions in contemporary capitalist economies?
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Emile Durkheim
Discuss Self-Help Group (SHG) as an informal organization from a sociological perspective.
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Organisation of WorkNation, State and Citizenship
"Sociology emerged as a response to the crisis of modernity in Western societies." Evaluate.
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Emergence of Sociology
"Marx's concept of class struggle remains relevant in understanding contemporary global inequalities." Discuss.
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Karl MarxEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Write a short note on each of the following from sociological perspective. 10x5=50 "Marx put at the heart of his sociology—as no other sociology does—the theme of exploitation". Elaborate
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Karl Marx
How does the transformation of ethnic groups into self-aware political entities relate to the connection between ethnicity and nationalism?
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What are the key differences between nomothetic and idiographic approaches in sociology, and how do they complement each other in social research?
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Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
What can be the best research method for determining the impact of COVID-19 on our society? Discuss with examples.
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Research Methods and Data Collection
Discuss the dialectical relationship between political parties and pressure groups in the pursuit of their respective goals.
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Merton's theory of anomie, while influenced by Durkheim, is fundamentally distinct from Durkheim's original concept. Discuss.
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Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
How does the divergence between Marx's and Weber's concept of class highlight the distinct foundation of their theories?
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Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Discuss whether social change is evolutionary or revolutionary, with reference to the perspectives of Marx and Parsons on social change.
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Participant Observation is a convenient approach to gather information particularly qualitative data about a population, but it can be grossly misleading as well. State out the advantages as well as disadvantages of Participant observation in sociological analysis.
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Research Methods and Data Collection
How does Merton's functionalist approach demonstrate greater flexibility and openness, making it capable of integrating the evolving dynamics, changes, and dysfunctions observed in society?
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Robert K. Merton
Discuss ways in which caste ideology contributes to strengthening democracy.
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Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
Discuss how Weber's concept of bureaucracy is derived from the historical experiences of Europe.
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Max WeberPower and Elites
How can Durkheim's idea of Sacred and profane be used to understand the contemporary society?
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Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Analyze the dialectics present in each mode of production as proposed by Karl Marx.
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Karl Marx
Sociology as a study of the interaction between individuals and society.
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Emergence of Sociology
The institution of family, despite it's 'functionality' has not been positively evaluated by many. Discuss.
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Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Discuss the concept of validity in social research. How do different types of validity ensure the accuracy and credibility of research findings?
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Absolute Objectivity is an idea which is regarded as obsolete in sociological research. Discuss.
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Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
Provide a critical analysis of Mead's theory of the "generalized others" and its significance in the formation of the self.
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G. H. Mead
It is argued that the scope of sociology has evolved through the epochs of time. Discuss the change in scope of sociology with specific reference to pandemic period.
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Emergence of SociologySociology and Other Social Sciences