Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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"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
What do you mean by Social organization of work? Also discuss how it is changing in contemporary society and the implications for individuals and society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
"Marriage is no longer the popular institution in today's modern society". Critically analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Family, Household and Marriage
Illustrate with examples: Ethnicity and race as dimensions of stratification
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
"Durkheim was not the first thinker to attempt to make sociology a science." Critically examine
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
Elaborate the contribution of religion in the development of science.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Sociology under Weber, through his interpretative approach asserted its ‘uniqueness’ and ‘distinctiveness’ from the physical sciences. Examine
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Max WeberNon-positivist Methodologies
"Suicide as a 'social fact' is an illustration of, Emile Durkheim's views on 'society' and 'methodology'." Discuss
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Emile DurkheimScience and Scientific Method
These days internet addiction has become an usual phenomenon. Applying Mead's 'Theory of Self' explore the phenomenon.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
G. H. Mead
The functional prerequisites of social systems by Talcott Parsons
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Talcott Parsons
"Patriarchal values reinforce 'gendered roles' in society". Discuss
Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Patriarchy and Gender
Critically examine to what extent the concept of 'latent and manifest functions' evolved by Robert .K. Merton , has given greater 'significance and relevance' to the 'functional analysis' in understanding social reality .
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Robert K. Merton
Explain the relationship between the nation-state and citizenship. Why has the nation-state become the most common arena for government?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Nation, State and Citizenship
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50m (a) “Economic life is embedded in social life”. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Critically examine the concept of 'social movements' from different sociological perspectives.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Citizenship and Globalization
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Nation, State and Citizenship
The institution of family, despite it's 'functionality' has been criticized by many. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
"Economic life is embedded in social life". Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Is there any difference between social stratification and social inequality? Examine whether social inequalities can be functional for the society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
"Civil society plays a significant role in building and consolidating democracy". Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Nation, State and Citizenship
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50m (a) Dimensions of 'Social exclusion'
50 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Briefly discuss the "cyclical theories" of social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
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