Sociology I · Practice questions
Talcott Parsons
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"Talcott Parsons' theory of social system has been criticized as a veiled status quoist ideology". Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Talcott Parsons
Is social change evolutionary or revolutionary? Discuss this statement in context of Marxian and Parsonian idea of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Examine the role of pattern variables in understanding of social systems.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Talcott Parsons
Explain relevance of AGIL framework in understanding Tribal society in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Talcott Parsons
Attempt a comparative analysis of the Parsonian and Weberian theories of social action.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Max WeberTalcott Parsons
"Power is not a zero-sum game". Discuss the statement with respect to Weber and Parsons views on power.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Power and ElitesTalcott Parsons
Pattern variables, provides the overall direction in which most members of a social system choose their roles but this can be really different from real life settings. In light of this critically discuss Parson's concept of Pattern variables.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Talcott Parsons
Critically examine the concept of 'Pattern Variables' as formulated by Talcott Parsons.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Talcott Parsons
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The key to Marx's critique of capitalism is his theory of surplus-value. Analyse. (b) Merton's functional paradigm. (c) AGIL framework for tribal society in India. (d) Wert-rational action with example. (e) Social Strain Theory.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Karl MarxRobert K. Merton