Sociology I · Practice questions
Robert K. Merton
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"In the sociology of deviance, no single theory has emerged as dominant." Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2024
Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
"Merton's theory of anomie is a borrowing but essentially different from that of Durkheim". Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
Discuss the role of socialization and cultural transmission in shaping conformist and deviant behavior among individuals.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
Structural functionalism views social change as a gradual process of adaptation and equilibrium restoration in societies. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeTalcott Parsons
Do you agree that Pattern Variable theory is preconceived?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Talcott ParsonsRobert K. Merton
Merton's critique to conventional structural functionalism provided new conceptual insights which helped to give structural functionalism a continuing usefulness. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Robert K. MertonTalcott Parsons
'A rigid bureaucracy is not always the most efficient way to attain organizational goals'. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Max WeberPower and Elites
Formal bureaucratic structure offers a dichotomy of benefits and challenges for a diverse country like India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Power and ElitesMax 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
Using Merton's concept of manifest and latent functions, explain the persistence of dowry in Indian Society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Robert K. Merton
Present day mass media has been seen to have an overt purpose, such as information dissemination, and covert functions, like shaping cultural norms and reinforcing social hierarchies. Analyse the role of mass media in India through Merton's theory of latent and manifest functions.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Robert K. Merton
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
Deviant behaviour : It is the reaction borne out of anomie - seen as a result of improper socialisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Robert K. Merton
What did Robert K. Merton mean by Manifest and Latent functions? Elaborate on the manifest and latent functions of the Indian competitive examinations in which a significant percentage of the young population participates.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Robert K. Merton
To what extent does the concept of anomie, as formulated by R.K. Merton, provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the theoretical relationship between the nature of anomie and the various types of social deviations?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Robert K. Merton
Explain with reference to Robert K. Merton's theory, how does the social structure Produce strain and lead to anomie and deviant behaviour?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Robert K. Merton
Distinguish between positive and negative reference groups, with suitable examples. Also, discuss in detail the determinants of reference group as conceptualized by Merton in his reference group theory.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Robert K. Merton
"Merton's middle-range theory provides a useful link between theoretical concepts and empirical data". Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate your answer with examples.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Robert K. Merton