Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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"Social movements typically arise as a response to certain structural strains in the society and take various forms depending on the context and type of leadership provided to them" Analyse the statement in view of contemporary social movements in India?
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Protest and Social MovementsPower and Elites
Despite the differences in their approach, positivist and interpretative approach have enriched the sociology as a discipline. Explain.
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Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
Variables play crucial role in social research. Elaborate. Mobility is often touted as a solution to inequality. Discuss. How did Emile Durkheim apply concepts of mechanical and organic solidarity to study social integration and solidarity in modern industrial society? Triangulation is a valuable strategy in social sciences to enhance the credibility, reliability, and comprehensiveness of research findings. Discuss.
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Variables, Sampling and Hypothesis
Analyze the impact of protest movements on the status of Dalits in India.
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Protest and Social Movements
As per Oxfam report on inequality, the income inequality is high or increasing 60% of the low and middle income countries. Discuss the modern world system theory of Immanuel Wallerstein in this light.
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Development and Dependency
"Technology is the key to understanding social change today". Discuss.
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Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Discuss the ethical considerations involved in conducting qualitative research in sensitive social settings.
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Research Methods and Data Collection
Participant Observation is a convenient approach to gather information, but it can be grossly misleading as well. Discuss.
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Research Methods and Data CollectionNon-positivist Methodologies
"Marriage is no longer the popular institution in contemporary modern society". Discuss.
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Family, Household and Marriage
Focus group technique (c) Historical materialism (d) Objectivity in sociology (e) Iron cage of bureaucracy Q3(a) Sociology and economy (b) Class-in-itself and class-for-itself (c) Collective conscience
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Research Methods and Data Collection
Cultural lag can also be seen very prominently in contemporary society. Comment.
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Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
What are the key characteristics of the social organization of work in a slave society, and how do they differ from those in a feudal society?
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Organisation of Work
Outline Talcott Parsons' functional prerequisites of a social system and evaluate them in the context of a university as a social system.
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Talcott Parsons
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.
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The concept of "chosen families" has gained prominence in recent years, particularly among LGBTQ+ communities. Discuss.
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Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Can we consider 'poverty' to be the same as 'living in poor conditions'? Elaborate
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Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Do you think that Feminization of work has led to gender equality? Justify your answer with logical arguments.
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Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
How have industrialization and globalization challenged the notion of family as a universal and functional institution in society?
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Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Examine the basic postulates of positivism and post-positivism.
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Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
Emile Durkheim had argued that the function of division of labour in society is that of the promotion of social solidarity. Discuss the statement and critically analyse Durkheim Division of Labour theory, with reference to contemporary trends.
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Emile DurkheimLabour and Society
Discuss how globalization has been influencing the scope of Sociology in India.
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Emergence of SociologySociology and Other Social Sciences
Though all valid data is reliable, but reliability alone does not ensure the validity of an experiment. Discuss.
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Variables, Sampling and Hypothesis
Evaluate whether common sense serves as the starting point for social research, and discuss its advantages and limitations.
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Sociology and Common Sense
Explain how capitalism has contributed to the rising informalization of work in society.
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Organisation of WorkLabour and Society