Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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Law entails two interrelated processes: the institutionalization and the internalization of patterns of behaviour. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Nation, State and CitizenshipTalcott Parsons
Discuss the stages in which the institution of family evolved from pre-industrial society, according to Michael Young and Peter Willmott in their work "The Symmetric Family".
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Family, Household and Marriage
How is Sociological approach to human actions different from that of psychological approach?
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Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Deglobalization and growing protectionism, on part of developed nations, compounds the impacts of continued development and dependency. Critically analyse with reference to dependency theory of development.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Development and Dependency
Explain why low income countries fare poorly on socio-economic indicators. (Dependency theory perspective) 3(b) Define patriarchy. How does it explain the subordination of women? (Kate Millett's perspective)
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Development and Dependency
Describe how the social, economic, political, and intellectual context in Europe throughout the 18th century contributed to the development of sociology.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emergence of Sociology
Discuss the relationship between poverty & social exclusion?
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Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
What do you understand by class-based stratification system in the context of Indian society. Elaborate on the ways in which Marx and Weber differ in their diagnosis of class-based stratification.
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Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Discuss the role of civil society in repairing the institutions that serve as the foundation of democracy.
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Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind". Comment.
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Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
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Emergence of Sociology
Using examples, debate whether identity politics is a divisive or unifying force.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Protest and Social MovementsNation, State and Citizenship
Sociology is a discipline that can explain both society and work towards a more just world. In this context, discuss Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a research methodology.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
What significance does Merton's Middle Range Theory play in sociology? Critically discuss.
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Deviant behaviour : It is the reaction borne out of anomie - seen as a result of improper socialisation.
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Robert K. Merton
How does the conflict perspective on social stratification inform our analysis of social inequality in India? Explore the interplay between the rigid social stratification system based on caste and the mechanisms through which it perpetuates and reinforces social inequality?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
What did Robert K. Merton mean by Manifest and Latent functions? Elaborate on the manifest and latent functions of the Indian competitive examinations in which a significant percentage of the young population participates.
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Robert K. Merton
Write short note on Class within Caste and Caste within Class.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What is the rationale behind considering random sampling as a method that offers higher reliability and validity in research?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Variables, Sampling and Hypothesis
What exactly is social closure? What are various forms of social closure in society?
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Discuss the significance of symbols in symbolic Interactionism approach of GH Mead?
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G. H. Mead
What is Karl Marx's theoretical framework concerning the concept of class-antagonism, and how have the proponents of functionalist perspective responded to his perspectives?
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Karl MarxTheories of Stratification
Supporters of Longitudinal studies see them as more likely to provide valid data than other types of research. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Research Methods and Data CollectionVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
Occupying positions at the very apex of our society, elites use the language of national interest, valour and endeavour in order to keep themselves in power. Discuss in context of theory of Power Elites by CW Mills?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Power and Elites