Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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Compare and contrast the positivist and interpretive approaches in sociology, highlighting their methodologies and areas of strength.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
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
To what an extent can power be viewed as a constant sum game? Elucidate with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
With suitable examples, explain how conformity and deviance coexist in a society as propounded by R.K. Merton.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Robert K. Merton
Describe the main idea of Max Weber's book, "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" as a critique of Marxism.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Max WeberKarl Marx
As per Oxfam report on inequality, the income inequality is high or increasing in 60% of the low and middle income countries. Discuss the modern world system theory of Immanuel Wallerstein in this light.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
"Marriage as a social institution is undergoing transformation, not disintegration." Critically comment in light of emerging alternatives to conventional marriage.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
“All individuals are equal; some individuals are more equal than others”. Contextualise the instances of gender based social exclusion.
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Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Durkheim observes that the process of division of labour helps to integrate societies where heterogeneity, differentiation and complexity are to be found. Critically analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Emile Durkheim
Critically discuss the role played by Positivist methodology to attain Value neutrality in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueFact, Value and Objectivity
Explain the cybernetic theory of hierarchy of Talcott Parsons?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Talcott Parsons
What are informal organisations? Are NGOs informal organisations?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Analyze the relationship between division of labor and social solidarity in industrial societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
Explain how qualitative and quantitative methods complement each other in sociological research.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Research Methods and Data Collection
"Alienation remains a relevant concept in understanding modern workplace dynamics." Comment with reference to digital workspaces.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxLabour and Society
How can we use reference group theory to understand the New middle class in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Robert K. Merton
Religion is a source of consensus and conflict. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Compare the organization of work in feudal and capitalist societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkKarl Marx
Discuss how the traditional functions of marriage are increasingly replaced by contractual and consumer-driven roles.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and Marriage
Examine the influence of philosophical thought in establishing sociology as a social science.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Emergence of Sociology
Discuss T.H. Marshall's theory of citizenship with reference to civil, political, and social rights.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Nation, State and Citizenship
Distinguish between the 'sacred' and the 'profane' in Durkheim's study of religion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Discuss how the integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches (mixed methods) can enhance sociological research. Give examples.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Research Methods and Data Collection
What is a comparative method? Illustrate with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection