Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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How does Marx view social conflict as an essential element in social change?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxTheories and Agents of Social Change
It is argued that the society is largely influenced by economic factors while economic processes are determined by the social conditions. Discuss.
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Karl MarxEmile Durkheim
Examine the significance of variables. Demonstrate their utility in multivariate analysis?
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Variables, Sampling and Hypothesis
Studying sociology is not just a routine process of acquiring knowledge. Discuss the statement in the context of 'The Sociological Imagination' of C W Mills.
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Sociology and Common SenseEmergence of Sociology
What is the Gig economy? How does it lead to Informalization of labour?
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Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
What constitutes critical social research, and what are the primary distinguishing features that define this approach to studying social phenomena?
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Non-positivist MethodologiesFact, Value and Objectivity
"Modernization does not necessarily lead to development." Analyze.
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Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Sociology has a body of concepts, methods and data which distinguishes it from Common sensical approach. Explain.
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Sociology and Common SenseScience and Scientific Method
While quantitative research is useful for identifying relationships between variables, it is qualitative research that can illuminate why this connection exists. Discuss.
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Research Methods and Data CollectionScience and Scientific Method
Examine the role of ideology in driving social transformation in democracy.
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Nation, State and CitizenshipProtest and Social Movements
Define Ulrich Beck's concept of the 'risk society.' How does the concept of risk influence contemporary social change?
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Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Discuss social mobility patterns in open and closed stratification systems.
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Social MobilityTheories of Stratification
Occupying positions at the very apex of our society, elites use the language of national interests, valour and endeavour in order to keep themselves in power. Discuss in context of theory of Power Elites by C.W. Mills.
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Power and Elites
What are informal organisations? Are NGOs informal organisations? (10M)
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Organisation of Work
Discuss how Durkheim's study of suicide demonstrates the impact of social structure on individual behavior.
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Emile Durkheim
Discuss Max Weber's theory of rationalization and its impact on social change in modern society. Provide contemporary examples.
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Max WeberTheories and Agents of Social Change
Enlist some quantitative research techniques and evaluate their limitations.
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Research Methods and Data Collection
Discuss the role of education as an agent of social change, with reference to issues of social mobility, equality, and empowerment.
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Education and Social ChangeSocial Mobility
How do Mead's concepts of the 'I' and the 'Me' inform our understanding of self-identity and social interactions?
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G. H. Mead
Analyse the relationship between sociology and welfare economics, with special reference to Indian society.
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Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Compare and contrast the contributions of Karl Marx and Max Weber on social stratification in capitalist society.
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Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
"Power dynamics in the formal sector today are increasingly driven by a gender-neutral work culture." Critically examine.
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Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Describe various characteristics of a 'social fact'. How is rate of suicide a social fact according to Durkheim? (10M)
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Emile Durkheim
Examine the theory of 'cultural lag' in the context of rapid technological changes.
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Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change