Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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Briefly discuss "Social Capital theory" of Robert D. Putnam
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
Compare and contrast Parson's and Pluralist perspective in context of "Power".
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Power and Elites
Max Weber's understanding of social stratification is closer to empirical reality. Comment
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2014–2017
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Critically examine the "Nature and scope of feminist method" in social science research.
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Non-positivist MethodologiesFact, Value and Objectivity
Explain the significance of 'hypotheses' in formulation of sociological theories.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisScience and Scientific Method
Explain how according to Emile Durkhiem, division of labor could be 'functional' as well as 'anomic' for society.
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Emile Durkheim
Critically examine the "conflict theory" of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Briefly analyze the role of "political parties" in strengthening of democracy.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Talcott Parson's understanding of the social system is high on technical virtuosity but low in grounded research. Analyze
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Talcott ParsonsRobert K. Merton
Emile Durkheim had argued that the function of division of labour in society is that of the promotion of social solidarity. Discuss the statement and critically analyze Durkheim's Division of Labour theory, with reference to contemporary trends.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Emile DurkheimLabour and Society
Secularization as a social process has its challenges in the form of religious fundamentalism in the contemporary society. Critically examine.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Importance of hypothesis in formulation of sociological theories
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisScience and Scientific Method
Critically examine Max Weber's theory of social action and its limitations.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Max WeberNon-positivist Methodologies
"Family diversity has emerged as a global trend". Substantiate
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Family, Household and Marriage
Critically discuss the reservation policy as an instrument of social change in India.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine the relevance and significance of the theories of development and dependency in the present globalizing society.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2014–2017
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Impact of "modernization" on the "institution of marriage".
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
The "development of the individual's self, and of his self- consciousness within the field of his experience" is preeminently social. Discuss in context of G.H Mead.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
G. H. Mead
Critically analyze the contribution of Sociology as a "scientific study of society" to the rational understanding of the social world around us.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Science and Scientific MethodPositivism and Its Critique
Write a short note on "resource mobilization theory" in context of study of social movements.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Protest and Social Movements
Write a short note on "Social consequences of science and technology".
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Are the high rate of marital break-downs indicative of fundamental structural changes in the institution of marriage? Examine.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2022
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
"Sociology and political science are so closely and deeply related to each other that one becomes meaningless without the other". Analyze
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
"Methodological pluralism is a panacea that can solve all research problems." Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2020
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection