Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
1,250 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Compare and contrast the contributions of Karl Marx and Max Weber on social stratification in capitalist society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
"Power dynamics in the formal sector today are increasingly driven by a gender-neutral work culture." Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
In the age of industrialization and globalization, family as a universal and functional institution in society is getting questioned. Critically discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Describe various characteristics of a 'social fact'. How is rate of suicide a social fact according to Durkheim? (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
The functional prerequisites of social systems by Talcott Parsons
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Talcott Parsons
Sociology is a systematic study of society, distinct from philosophical and religious reflections, as well as from our everyday common-sense observations about society. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Sociology and Common SenseEmergence of Sociology
Examine the theory of 'cultural lag' in the context of rapid technological changes.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
No society treats all its members in exactly the same way under all conditions. The smooth functioning of society requires division of work and functions and people often enjoy different status and rewards on account of it. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Education is not only instrumental in bringing about social change, it is also instrumental in maintaining the status quo. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Education and Social Change
The course of human history involves a progressive development of the means of production paralleled by a corresponding increase in human alienation. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Karl Marx
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 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience and Scientific Method
Critically analyze the Pluralist perspective on power and state. Bring out the differences between Classical Pluralism and Elite pluralism.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Patriarchal values’ reinforce ‘gendered roles’ in society. Analyze the ‘sexual division of labour’ in the light of this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Patriarchy and Gender
What are ideal types? Bring out the purpose and it's use in the study of contemporary society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Max Weber
"Power is not a zero-sum game". Discuss the statement with respect to Weber and Parsons views on power.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Power and ElitesTalcott Parsons
What is Interpretative Sociology? How far has it influenced the scope of the discipline?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Comment on the trend of increasing numbers of sects and cults particularly in modern societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
How does neo-Marxist look into the concept of "hegemony" in serving the interests of the ruling class?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Power and ElitesKarl Marx
‘In the course of her work, because her personality becomes the instrument of an alien purpose, the salesgirl becomes self-alienated’. In this context, explain C. W. Mills’ concept of White-Collar alienation.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Longitudinal study aims to study group of people for relatively shorter period of time. Explain with inherent benefits in such studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Research Methods and Data CollectionVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
People react to others first and foremost as men and women, rather than in terms of their class membership. In this context, critically examine the factors identified by Kate Millet that explain the existence of Patriarchy.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Patriarchy and GenderClass, Status, Gender and Race
History is, and always will be "a graveyard of aristocracies". Critically examine the statement in context of elite theory of power.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Power and Elites
To what extent, concept of 'society' is accorded priority in Mead's analysis. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
G. H. Mead
The dependency theories in their analysis of global inequalities have taken a uni-dimensional view of development. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change