Sociology I · Practice questions
Theories and Agents of Social Change
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How did the advance of capitalism revolutionize family as an institution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageOrganisation of Work
Globalization has accelerated the rise of consumerism, individualism and questioned religion and provided for pluralist societies driven by distinctive religions. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
"Because law is deeply implicated in our economic, political, and social worlds, pursuit of social change invariably involves an engagement with law." Critically examine the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Differentiate between evolutionist and functionalist understandings of religion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Sociology of ReligionTheories and Agents of Social Change
Is society seen as a harmonious system with gradual changes to maintain stability, or is it viewed as a battleground where conflicts between groups drive significant transformations? Discuss in context of functionalist and conflict theory of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Describe the modernization theory on development. How did the under-development theorists counter it?
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Herbert Spencer explained the evolution of society by drawing parallels with biological evolution. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Media has become a vital source of influence, social interaction. Discuss the role of media as a medium of social change from sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Critically analyze the Dependency Theory in understanding social change in developing countries. How does it explain the global inequalities in development?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
How do cultural factors influence the pace and direction of social change in traditional societies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social Change
“Family is transforming from a fixed structure to a fluid process in liquid modernity.” Analyse this transition through the lenses of Bauman and contemporary family studies.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
Analyze how environmental movements represent a new form of collective action that transcends traditional class-based politics. What are the implications for theories of social movements?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Protest and Social MovementsPower and Elites
How do online platforms contribute to the dynamics of social and political change in contemporary society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeProtest and Social Movements
Evaluate the adequacy of classical theories of social change in explaining the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on labour markets.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Evaluate the impact of the information revolution on social change in developing societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Evaluate the impact of social media on primary and secondary group dynamics in modern society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeFamily, Household and Marriage
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
How does Marx view social conflict as an essential element in social change?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxTheories and Agents of Social Change
It is argued that the society is largely influenced by economic factors while economic processes are determined by the social conditions. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Karl MarxEmile Durkheim
"Modernization does not necessarily lead to development." Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine the role of ideology in driving social transformation in democracy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Nation, State and CitizenshipProtest and Social Movements
Define Ulrich Beck's concept of the 'risk society.' How does the concept of risk influence contemporary social change?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Discuss Max Weber's theory of rationalization and its impact on social change in modern society. Provide contemporary examples.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Max WeberTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine the theory of 'cultural lag' in the context of rapid technological changes.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change