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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R.K. Merton goes beyond the boundaries of traditional functionalism and added to traditional one his new insights. Elaborate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Robert K. Merton
The study of elites has been the focal point of discussion of classical and modern theorists of power. Elaborate. Does bureaucracy create elitism?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Power and Elites
Compare and contrast functionalist and conflict perspectives on social stratification.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
What is the utility of scientific method in sociological research? Describe with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Science and Scientific Method
Bring out the significance of reference groups in everyday life with suitable illustrations.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Robert K. Merton
RKM's clarification and codification of functional analysis. Discuss
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Robert K. Merton
"Power is a generalized facility of resources in the society." Explain. Also, critically assess the variable-sum concept of power.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Power and Elites
"Defenders of methodological individualism generally claim that it is an innocent doctrine, devoid of any political or ideological content. Analyze (Weber)
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Science and Scientific MethodMax Weber
Do you believe that phenomenology reestablishes the importance of human experience and meaning-giving activities of human consciousness?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
"Religion reinforces and promotes social inequality and social conflict." Critically analyze.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Globalisation: impact on nation and state Citizenship: form and visibility to invisibles Sects and cults: significance and dysfunctions G.P. Murdock: Study of family Relevance of 40-hour work week Sampling in research methodology
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
What is the Parsonian view on social equilibrium?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Talcott Parsons
Discuss the issues faced by elderly population in contemporary industrialised societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Theories and Agents of Social Change
The goal of value neutrality is highly desirable but equally difficult to be achieved in the study of social phenomena. Evaluate.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
"Sociology emerged as a response to the crisis of modernity in Western societies." Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emergence of Sociology
Do you agree to the view that religion is a social fact?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
Examine the paradox of rationalism and belief in sects and cults.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Religion is the institution which allows humans to seek the sacred and discard profane according to Durkheim.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Many social theorists have built on Marx' conflict theory to bolster it, grow it and refine it over the years. Comment
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Karl Marx
In Marx view, social stratification is created by people's differing relationship to means of production. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Examine how Weber's characterization of capitalism is different from that of Marx.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Karl MarxMax Weber
Is there any difference between social stratification and social inequality? Examine whether social inequalities can be functional for the society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 1. (a) Sociology as an interpretative discipline
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Non-positivist MethodologiesMax Weber
The statement 'Sociology as a discipline stands apart from Psychology', doesn't hold any merit today'. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Sociology and Other Social Sciences