Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
106 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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"The history of all hitherto existing societies is the history of class struggles." Critically comment on this Marxian thesis.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Karl Marx
'Education is induction into the learner's culture.' Examine the statement in present society.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Education and Social Change
Elaborate the limitations associated with the tools of measurement in Social Science Research.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Research Methods and Data CollectionVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
Explain the concept of social change. Critically examine the contribution of Karl Marx's theory of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Examine the factors that influence the choice of research topic.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
Comments on the critics charge that Immanuel Wallerstein's dependency theory is simplistic and wrong.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Development and Dependency
Elaborate on the social distribution of poverty in society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Critically analyze to what extent the sovereignty of the state has been challenged in the wake of Globalization.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
The work-force's engagement with work, in modern economies has shown a perceptible and dynamic shift in its nature and organization. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Secularization theory was once the dominant sociological pattern of interpretation to describe and explain religious change in the modern period, however has lately been discredited. Comment
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Discuss the relationship between crime and social exclusion. Analyze the role of welfare state in breaking this linkage.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionRobert K. Merton
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 1. (a) Idea of functional indispensability
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Robert K. MertonTalcott Parsons
Critically analyze the dysfunctions of the institution of family.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Limitations of questionnaire as a technique of data collection
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience and Scientific Method
Explain how Talcott parson's conception of pattern variables is a link between his theory of 'Social Action' and 'social system'.
25 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Talcott Parsons
"The subject matter and scope of sociology have been intensely debated but still it is not practical to rein it's purview within specific boundaries". Examine
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Emergence of SociologySociology and Other Social Sciences
The changing functions of family have led many to question its role and significance in present times. Evaluate
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Family, Household and Marriage
The division of labor goes beyond the economic interests, it also establishes social and moral order within the society. Discuss in context of theory of Emile Durkheim.
25 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Emile Durkheim
Critically analyze the Pluralist perspective on power and state. Bring out the differences between Classical Pluralism and Elite pluralism.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Significance of case studies as method of data collection
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Research Methods and Data Collection
Write a short note on "comparative method in sociology".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Science and Scientific MethodEmile Durkheim
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 100 words. • Types of social mobility • Pressure groups and democracy
10 marks · 100 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Social MobilityOrganisation of Work
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Gender as a dimension of stratification
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Class, Status, Gender and RacePatriarchy and Gender
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words.
50 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Nation, State and Citizenship