Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (a) Has globalization changed the dimensions of nation and state?
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Nation, State and CitizenshipTheories and Agents of Social Change
Compare Durkheim's approach to religion with that of Max Weber. How do their views on the role of religion in social change differ?
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Emile DurkheimMax Weber
Substantiate on the view 'The Self is a Historical Product of Dialectical Attunement'
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G. H. Mead
Analyse the historical factors behind the rise of sociology as a discipline.
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Emergence of Sociology
How have women's protest movements evolved over time, and what role have they played in challenging gender inequality and advocating for women's rights?
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Protest and Social MovementsPatriarchy and Gender
How does the debate between Miliband and Poulantzas on the nature of the state deepen our understanding of the relationship between class power and state autonomy in capitalist societies?
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Describe any two theories on division of labour and use a suitable theory to address the problems of the ‘under-class’.
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Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Do you agree with the statement that the bourgeoisie produces its own grave-diggers. Give supporting arguments to your answer.
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Karl Marx
"The observer becomes the observed in participant observation." Examine.
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Research Methods and Data Collection
How has the idea of work from home forced us to redefine the formal and informal organisation of work?
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Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Compare Merton's concept of deviance with that of Durkheim's idea of anomie? How do they differ in explaining deviant behavior?
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Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
"Pluralism presents an idealized view of pressure groups' role in democracy." Evaluate.
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Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Provide a note on ideal type. What do you think is the ideal type of family?
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Max WeberFamily, Household and Marriage
Distinguish between 'sacred' and 'profane' in Durkheim's study of religion.
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Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : Critically evaluate dependency theory in explaining persistent under-development.
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Development and Dependency
What does Karl Marx mean by 'alienation'? How does alienation impact workers in capitalist mode of production. 5(c) "Informal sector serves as both safety net and trap in developing economies". Critically examine.
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Karl MarxOrganisation of Work
Analyse the impact of artificial intelligence in sociological research.
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Research Methods and Data CollectionScience, Technology and Social Change
The rise of single-parent and cohabiting families in contemporary society reflects Judith Stacey's thesis of fragmentation of family forms in post-modern society.
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Family, Household and Marriage
Describe Talcott Parsons' theory of social system. Explain the dynamics of moving equilibrium taking State as a social system.
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Talcott Parsons
What are some sociological perspectives that advocate for broader public participation in scientific and technological processes as a means to achieve equitable development.
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Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine the gender pay gap in India from a structural and cultural perspective.
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Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Elucidate the basic premises of the Weberian theory of social stratification. How far is it relevant in understanding contemporary Indian society?
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Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Differentiate between social mobility in open and closed systems.
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Social Mobility
How does Tumin critique Davis & Moore's theory of stratification? Illustrate with examples.
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Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion