Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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With suitable examples, explain how Conformity & deviance coexist in a society as propounded by R.K. Merton.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Robert K. Merton
Define 'Sandwich generation' and discuss the problems associated with this generation by taking support of reports and data.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociologists like Therborn and Morgan have attributed feminisation of labour responsible in reducing patriarchy but on the other hand, feminists highlight the conflicting role leading to marginalisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and Gender
Digital economy and digitalisation of social interaction in era of 4th Industrial Revolution expanded the horizon of social reality with certain challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
“The institution of marriage is marked by continuity as well as change”. Critically examine.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Family, Household and Marriage
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50m (a) “Economic life is embedded in social life”. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Joseph Stalin defines 'Nation' as a historically formed group of people having commonality in territory, economy, psychological makeup-language manifesting in cultural similarity.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Nation, State and Citizenship
Compare Durkheim's approach to religion with that of Weber. How do their views on role of religion in social change differ?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile DurkheimMax Weber
Human psychology provides the base for study of social life. How?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
How would you define the term "hypothesis", and what makes a well-formulated hypothesis crucial in social research?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
Discuss the feminist perspective on religion. Also, highlight its relevance in contemporary times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology of ReligionPatriarchy and Gender
Max Weber understanding of social stratification is closer to empirical reality. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Analyse the causes and impact of gendered division of labour on social organisation of work.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Discuss how Durkheim's study of suicide demonstrates the impact of social structure on individual behaviour.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
Deviance is relative, wherein deviant today may be considered morally correct tomorrow. Do you agree? Give reasons.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Robert K. Merton
Discuss GH Mead's concept of symbolic interactionism. (b) Explain the relation between poverty and social exclusion with reference to suitable sociologists. (c) Examine the significance of bureaucracy in a diverse society like India. (d) Discuss the relationship between science and religion.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
G. H. MeadEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
How does Emile Durkheim's sociological analysis prioritize a specific aspect or area of study, Provide an illustration of this emphasis by giving reference to one of Durkheim's notable contributions?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emile Durkheim
While economic changes might prove to be an initial stimulus, Parsons believed that in the long run cultural changes determine the broadest pattern of change. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Talcott ParsonsTheories and Agents of Social Change
Indian society is still in a state of transition. Using the concept of Pattern variable, account for the contradictions present in Indian society today?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Talcott Parsons
Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Research Methods and Data Collection
Sociology as a by product of Industrial Revolution
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Emergence of Sociology
Briefly analyze the role of ideology as an essential component of social movement.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Protest and Social MovementsNation, State and Citizenship
Critically assess Power and its social correlates in society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Power and Elites
Describe how class, gender and race impact social mobility.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025