Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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What do you mean by rationality? Discuss Max Weber's treatment of rationality in his work.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Max Weber
Normalisation -- Do you think informality is planned for sustenance of the formal?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
The pluralistic theories of power seem closer to empirical reality but they have certain limitations in their understanding of power. Critically evaluate
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Power and Elites
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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
Critically examine the role and influence of 'new media' on democracy with suitable illustrations.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, State and CitizenshipScience, Technology and Social Change
Describe the interpretive approach used in sociological research, and briefly explain how researchers strive to maintain objectivity within this methodology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Non-positivist MethodologiesFact, Value and Objectivity
Analyse the implications of Work from Home (WFH)? Does it have similar implications on men and women?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Labour and SocietyPatriarchy and Gender
Davis and Moore argued that social stratification is essential for society's functioning and operates as an unconscious device. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What are social facts? Explain briefly the significance of treating social facts as things.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emile Durkheim
Compare and contrast the contributions of Marx and Weber on social stratification in capitalist society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
How viable is interview method in the present era of social distancing and virtual world? Can we eliminate it altogether, given the importance of method in social science research?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Research Methods and Data Collection
Attempt a comparative analysis of the Weber and Marxian theories of social change. Which do you think is more relevant to the Indian society at present? Give reason for your answer.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Discuss Durkheim's theory of social facts in the context of the idea that "individual behavior is not directed by personal consciousness but rather by a collective conscience."
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emile Durkheim
Examine relevance and significance of theories of development & dependency in present globalising society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Development and Dependency
In sociological study, the concept of absolute objectivity is considered outmoded. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Fact, Value and Objectivity
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.
20 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile DurkheimRobert K. Merton
While religion remains significant in Indian society, recent developments suggest an increasing trend towards secularization. Explain this observation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Ethnicity (c) Work in feudal society (d) Racism (1)(a) Gender as a dimension of stratification
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Class, Status, Gender and Race
Examine salient features of weberian bureaucracy. What was Weber's assessment of increasing bureaucratization of modern societies?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Max Weber
Comment on the critics charge that Immanuel Wallerstein's dependency theory is simplistic and wrong. (a) Ogburn's theory of 'defunctionalization' of family
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Development and Dependency
How does the scope of sociology compare to other social sciences, such as history or economics, and in what ways does sociology have a broader scope than these disciplines? Provide relevant examples to substantiate your arguments.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Analyse the concept of secularization and discuss how does secularization impact religious institutions and public sphere?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Gender as a dimension of stratification
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
How does gender function as a critical axis of social stratification within sociological analysis?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Class, Status, Gender and RacePatriarchy and Gender