Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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Do you think New Religious Movements have both functional and dysfunctional role in society. Discuss with reference to growing sects and cults in different societies.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
"The spirit of the age is in favour of equality, though practice denies it almost everywhere". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Religious revivalism poses a challenge to the secular foundations of modern nation-states. Comment with suitable contemporary examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Write a short note on "Social consequences of science and technology". 8. (c) "Family diversity has emerged as a global trend". Substantiate
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Science, Technology and Social ChangeFamily, Household and Marriage
Examine the social impact of globalization on labor and society.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Discuss whether social change is evolutionary or revolutionary, with reference to the perspectives of Marx and Parsons on social change.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
It is asserted that the field of sociology has expanded over time. Discuss the change in scope of sociology with particular attention to the pandemic era.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emergence of SociologySociology and Other Social Sciences
Recent report by IDEA, reported that more countries are moving towards autocratic rule while countries moving towards democracy are far less in number.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
How do mead's concept of the 'I' and 'me' inform our understanding of self-identity and social interactions?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
G. H. Mead
What is a hypothesis? Develop and evaluate a hypothesis on corruption present in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Variables, Sampling and Hypothesis
Participant Observation is a convenient approach to gather information particularly qualitative data about a population, but it can be grossly misleading as well. State out the advantages as well as disadvantages of Participant observation in sociological analysis.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Research Methods and Data Collection
"Merton's middle-range theory provides a useful link between theoretical concepts and empirical data". Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate your answer with examples.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Robert K. Merton
Discuss the importance of interpretive understanding in studying social phenomena and point out its limitations.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesMax Weber
Analyse the changing dynamics of social movements in India under the influence of modern values and institutions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Protest and Social MovementsNation, State and Citizenship
Critically examine the importance of comparative method in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50m (a) Dimensions of 'Social exclusion'
50 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
How does Merton's functionalist approach demonstrate greater flexibility and openness, making it capable of integrating the evolving dynamics, changes, and dysfunctions observed in society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Robert K. Merton
Discuss ways in which caste ideology contributes to strengthening democracy.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
Discuss how Weber's concept of bureaucracy is derived from the historical experiences of Europe.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Max WeberPower and Elites
Differentiate between Cult and Sect. What does the presence and expansion of cults and sects in any society signify? Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Sociology of Religion
How can Durkheim's idea of Sacred and profane be used to understand the contemporary society?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
'Research is seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what nobody else has pondered.' Discuss
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology and Common SenseScience and Scientific Method
1 a Distinguish between class & status in Weber's view of social stratification
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Class, Status, Gender and RaceMax Weber
Parsonian combined the Weberian notion of subjective aspect of social action with the Durkheimian notion of objective contents of social facts. Explain.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Talcott ParsonsMax Weber