Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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What are various modes of adaptation in Merton's theory of Anomie? How is anomie rooted in social structure?
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Robert K. Merton
How does reference group theory illuminate the process by which individuals adopt behaviors and styles promoted by social media personalities in modern society?
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Robert K. MertonClass, Status, Gender and Race
Talcott Parsons in his 'Social system' explained interrelations between subsystem through the 'cybernetic theory of hierarchy'. Explain the Cybernetic theory of hierarchy of Talcott Parsons? (10M)
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Talcott Parsons
Write a short note on reference group behaviour.
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Robert K. Merton
Gender is a socially constructed stratification system, embedded at the individual, interactional and institutional dimensions of the society. Comment.
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Class, Status, Gender and RacePatriarchy and Gender
Weber through his work 'the Protestant Ethic' stated that even superstructure can influence material or infrastructure as critique of Marx. Describe the main idea of Max Weber's book, 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism' as a critique of Marxism.
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Max WeberKarl Marx
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) Analyse the contemporary relevance of the middle class? Differentiate between the Marxian and Weberian perspective on the same.
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Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
Critically examine the role and influence of 'new media' on democracy with suitable illustrations.
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Nation, State and CitizenshipScience, Technology and Social Change
Analyse the implications of Work from Home (WFH)? Does it have similar implications on men and women?
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Labour and SocietyPatriarchy and Gender
Compare and contrast the contributions of Marx and Weber on social stratification in capitalist society.
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Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Answer the following in about 150 words each: 1. Durkheim, in the way of Augustus Comte, tries to establish Sociology as a science of society, with social fact as the scope of Sociology. Discuss the characteristics of social fact and its relevance with the rate of suicide. 2. Merton, following Durkheim's path, puts forth that Anomie has existence in social structure. Discuss. 3. Keith Hart puts forth that expansion of capitalism results in informal organisations. Discuss. 4. Talcott Parsons, through his work 'The social system', shows how different action systems are linked and work coordinatively for social order. Discuss.
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Emile DurkheimRobert K. Merton
Analyse the concept of secularization and discuss how does secularization impact religious institutions and public sphere?
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Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
How does 'self' influence identity formation according to Mead?
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Education is often believed to be an agent of development & social change. However, it may reinforce conservatism and conflicts in society. How do you assess this dual role of education in society?
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Education and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Discuss the changing gender roles and their significance for family systems in the context of an ageing population.
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Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Describe the primary functions of family. Do you see any change in the structure of family with modernization? Explain.
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Family, Household and Marriage
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : (a) How is civil society used in deepening the roots of democracy?
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Nation, State and Citizenship
For Marx, class divisions are outcomes of 'exploitation'. Discuss.
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Karl Marx
Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 "The journey from hypothesis to theory is the essence of the scientific method in Sociology." Explain. "Pluralism presents an idealized view of pressure groups' role in democracy." Evaluate. What is meant by collective consciousness? Discuss its role in maintaining social cohesion.
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Power and ElitesScience and Scientific Method
There is a constant feedback loop between sociological research and human behavior; one informs the other. All research involving humans can pose ethical dilemmas. Illustrate with suitable examples.
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With suitable examples, explain how conformity and deviance coexist in a society as propounded by R.K. Merton. (10M)
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Describe Sociological imagination. How does it challenge the common sensical ways of looking at the world around us?
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Sociology and Common SenseEmergence of Sociology
Variables play crucial role in social research. Elaborate. Mobility is often touted as a solution to inequality. Discuss.
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Social MobilityEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What do you mean by social stigma? How does race impact the social psyche of individual actors?
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Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion