Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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Distinguish between Marxian and Weberian theories of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
"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?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Protest and Social MovementsPower and Elites
What are the various types of probability and non-probability sampling techniques used in sociological research? Provide relevant examples to support your answer.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
Impact of Industrialization on kinship relations (b) Case studies and life histories (d) Importance of hypothesis in formulation of sociological theories (e) objectivity as a sociological goal 5(c) Write a short note on "comparative method in sociology".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Science and Scientific MethodPositivism and Its Critique
Critically evaluate the Marxian theory of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Multivariate analysis refers to the use of many variables to establish linkage between them and thus arriving at a theory.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
Despite the differences in their approach, positivist and interpretative approach have enriched the sociology as a discipline. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
Discuss the emergence of Sociology as a discipline, in the backdrop of an increasingly modernizing European society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Emergence of Sociology
Give a sociological narrative on the role and control of mass media.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
Sociology as a by-product of Industrial revolution 1. (b) Suicide as a social fact
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Emile DurkheimEmergence of Sociology
The theories of action or "action approach" that Parsons uses are based on the ideas of his predecessors. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Elucidate the 'new' features of new social movement and assess their impact in guiding social change in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Protest and Social MovementsTheories and Agents of Social Change
Write a short note on New Right perspective on social stratification.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Variables, Sampling and Hypothesis
What are the various aspects of secularisation? Do you think that fundamentalism emerged as a reaction to secularisation?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Social exclusion is an act of denying an individual or a group either access to resources or not letting them use those resources according to their will. Discuss with examples. 5(c) Explain the State-centred approach to the Theory of Power.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
"Collective action in politics can bring integration and disintegration in society." Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Weber's theory of the 'protestant ethic and spirit of capitalism' despite share of criticism remains bold and illuminating. Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Max Weber
The institution of marriage is undergoing changes owing to forces of 'modernization and secularization'. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Family, Household and Marriage
What do you mean by ethnocentrism? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages in sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Class, Status, Gender and Race
State social change refers to the transformation of Society, Social institutions and Social processes. 2(a) Sociology which is Scientific Study of Society emerged in the aftermath of French and Industrial Revolution due to rapid Socio-economic, political changes and influence of intellectual forces due to Renaissance and enlightenment period. Discuss. 2(b) Participant observation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emergence of Sociology
World System Theory of Immanuel Wallerstein has been formulated to explain the differences in development of various nations.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Development and Dependency
The 18th century European society dominated by new thinking, morals, intellectual inputs along with scientific breakthroughs. The philosophical thoughts dominating them influenced in formation of sociology as social science.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emergence of Sociology
Differentiate the key characteristics between formal and informal organisations.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society