Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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"The fate of our times is characterized by rationalization and intellectualization and, above all, by the disenchantment of the world." How far is the Weber's statement valid in today's society?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Max WeberReligion in Modern Society
'Sociology is a science which attempts Interpretivist understanding of Social action'. Explain the Interpretative understanding of Max weber.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Max WeberNon-positivist Methodologies
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
"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
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
Sociology is considered to be the 'daughter of industrial revolution'. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Emergence 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
Sampling is a convenient tool to gather information about a population, but it can be grossly misleading as well. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
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
Discuss how gender socialization and norms contribute to the differentiation of the "I" and the "Me" in men and women.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
G. H. MeadPatriarchy and Gender
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
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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Karl Marx
Case studies may be useful for generating new hypothesis which can then be tested against other data. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Research Methods and Data CollectionVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
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
What does the term “hermeneutics” signify, and in what ways is it applied within the field of sociology?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
“To Marx capitalism is rooted in irrationality but for Weber it is a reflection of rationality.” Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
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
Social movements are collective actions to bring or to resist social change. Differentiate between Old and new social movements.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023
Protest and Social Movements
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
Family is represented as a unit where relations are unequal and exploitative based on sex. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Patriarchy and GenderFamily, Household and Marriage
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
Artificial intelligence is changing the relationship between man and technology. Elucidate the role of technology as a medium of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
"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