Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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In what ways are Marx's theory of 'Alienation' and Durkheim's theory of 'anomie' different from each other and to what extent can they be seen as having similarities?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Karl MarxEmile Durkheim
Discuss briefly the "linear theories of social change".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Fundamentalism is an ideology whereas religious revivalism is a practice. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Discuss the implications of 'social mobility' at the 'individual' and 'societal level,' in different structures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2014–2021
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
"Researchers argue that 'interviews', produce masses of information, which may neither be valid nor reliable". In the context of this statement, discuss advantages and disadvantages of Interview as a tool of data collection.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Research Methods and Data CollectionVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
The amount of unpaid labor performed by women is very large and profitable to those who own means of production. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Explain relevance of AGIL framework in understanding Tribal society in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Talcott Parsons
Religion concerns itself with the beyond, whereas economy deals with the practical business of working, producing and consuming. Weber theory created a novel link between the two, critically discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Max WeberSociology of Religion
In order to help sociology move away from philosophy and to give it a clear and separate identity, Durkheim gave distinctive subject matter of sociology in form of social facts. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Emile DurkheimEmergence of Sociology
Merton's dichotomy of manifest and latent function, helps us to go beyond the common-sense perception of the world. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Robert K. MertonSociology and Common Sense
Development is a type of social change in society which is often equated with growth, progress or evolution. In this context, discuss various dimensions of development.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeDevelopment and Dependency
'Feminization of work has not led to gender equality'. Do you agree? Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Describe the understanding and broad contours of sampling. How sampling enhances the scientific validity of social research efforts.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
Sampling is a convenient tool to gather information about a population, but it can be grossly misleading as well. State out the limitation of sampling in sociological analysis.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
Sociology emerged in France but consolidated and made a very fast expansion in USA. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Emergence of Sociology
“Social exclusion is generally not voluntary rather forced.” Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Explain Karl Marx's theory of social stratification. Do you agree with Marx that social stratification can be abolished?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
According to the recent findings, middle classes in India are excluding themselves from society. Critically examine the factors responsible for their self-exclusion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Attempt a comparative analysis of the Parsonian and Weberian theories of social action.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Max WeberTalcott Parsons
Critically examine the relationship between media and society with respect to major theoretical approaches in sociology.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2023
Science, Technology and Social ChangePower and Elites
'Total objectivity in sociological research is an illusion that can never be achieved.' Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Fact, Value and ObjectivityScience and Scientific Method
"Scope of Sociology has been defined differently by different scholars during different times". Substantiate this statement with proper validation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Emergence of SociologySociology and Other Social Sciences
"Any form of collective action cannot be labelled as a social movement, even if it is directed towards changing the existing social values." Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Protest and Social Movements
Examine the functional as well as dysfunctional aspects of religion as a social institution in the contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society