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
Critically assess R. K. Merton's views on the contributions of research to the development of sociological theory.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2024
Robert K. MertonScience and Scientific Method
"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
The concept of ‘latent and manifest functions’ evolved by Robert K. Merton, has given greater ‘significance and relevance’ to the ‘functional analysis’ in understanding social reality. Elucidate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024
Robert K. Merton
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
Robert K. Merton's theory of deviance, was a departure from constructing 'total theoretical systems' in explaining social phenomena. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024
Robert K. MertonTalcott Parsons
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
What is the importance of Merton's Middle Range Theory in sociology? Discuss critically.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2024
Robert K. Merton
Robert Merton goes beyond the boundaries of traditional functionalism, and added to traditional ones his new insights. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Robert K. MertonTheories and Agents of Social Change
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Discuss Merton's four institutional imperatives of science.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Robert K. MertonScience and Scientific Method
UPSC mains answer transcription covering various sociological concepts.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Social MobilityRobert K. Merton
Merton's theory of anomie, while influenced by Durkheim, is fundamentally distinct from Durkheim's original concept. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
How does Merton's functionalist approach demonstrate greater flexibility and openness, making it capable of integrating the evolving dynamics, changes, and dysfunctions observed in society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Robert K. Merton