Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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Many social theorists have built on Marx's conflict theory to bolster it, grow it, and refine it over the years. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Karl MarxPower and Elites
The process of embourgeoisement is antithetical to the concept of 'proletarisation' and 'class in itself'. Critically analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Karl MarxTheories of Stratification
Discuss the relevance of feminist methodology in sociological research.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Non-positivist MethodologiesResearch Methods and Data Collection
Race, gender and caste as a hierarchical system (perfected inequality) has become a thing of the past, now it has become more of a competitive system where inequality on the basis of merit (practical inequality) is ingrained in the system. Elucidate with the help of suitable examples.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Micro sociological understanding of self and society ought to be different from macro sociological understanding of social systems - How?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
G. H. MeadEmergence of Sociology
It is observed that young adults around the world are less religious by several measures. Give some theoretical strands in support of this observation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) According to Marx, "labour is the source of wealth and prime basic condition for human existence". Comment.
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Karl Marx
Are religious beliefs sometimes conducive to science, or do they inevitably pose obstacles to scientific inquiry?
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Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
“To Marx capitalism is rooted in irrationality but for Weber it is a reflection of rationality.” Discuss.
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Karl MarxMax Weber
"Anomie gives you temporary gains and permanent sufferings". In the light of Durkheim's theory of anomie, explain the relevance of the statement in present context.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Emile DurkheimRobert K. Merton
Through Protestant ethics and spirit of capitalism, Weber stressed the influence of religious attitudes on economic ones. In light of this, how far do you think religion influence economic outcomes in contemporary times?
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Max WeberReligion in Modern Society
Values are as important as facts in sociological research. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
Discuss what role Civil society has to play in restoring institutions that form the bulwark of democracy.
Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Nation, State and Citizenship
Doing oral history takes you beyond the confines of the archive. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Research Methods and Data CollectionNon-positivist Methodologies
Discuss the sociological significance of distinction between 'Family' and 'Household'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Rostow's growth model asserted that all countries exist somewhere on a linear spectrum, and climb upward through each stage in the development process. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
The overriding goal of each state is to maximize its share of world power, which means gaining power at the expense of other states. Discuss in context of Weberian views on power.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
"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
Gramsci extended the Marxist ideas on Power and State by developing the concept of hegemony. Discuss
Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Industrialization has disrupted the traditional relationship between generations, as well as the relationship between spouses in a familial structure. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
"It is not the consciousness of individual that directs behavior but collective conscience that transcends the individual and shape his or her consciousness". Discuss in context of Durkheim's theory of social facts.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Emile Durkheim
The negative impact of the globalization of the world economy is borne disproportionately by women. Critically discuss the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Normalization of informal work and almost ninety two percent of the workers in the informal work in the country are not just an accident. Do you think this informality is planned for the sustenance of the formal?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Compare and contrast conflict and functionalist theories of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race