Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
118 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
"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
Robert K. Merton's significant contribution to functionalism lies in his clarification and codification of functional analysis. Discuss.
15 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Robert K. Merton
Give a critical review of 'functional analysis of religion given by Durkheim'.
15 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Can digitalization of Indian Society be considered as an agent of social change? In what manner can it establish a new social order in India?
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2020
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine how Weber's characterization of capitalism is different from those of Marx.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Karl MarxMax Weber
"Economics must be made the handmaid of sociology." Critically analyze.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Critically analyze Karl Marx's notion of 'alienation', in the context of present day capitalism.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Compare and contrast the methodology made use of by Emile Durkheim and Max Weber, in their, scientific study of society.
25 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
Examine how Max Weber applies the ideal type construct in establishing a relationship between religion and economy.
25 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Max Weber
"Subjective perception of objective reality prepares the context for articulation of class antagonism". Evaluate this statement with reference to the Karl Marx's contribution.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Karl Marx
"The self is a product of socio-symbolic interaction, however it is not merely a passive reflection of the generalized other". Critically examine this statement with reference to Mead.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
G. H. Mead
“Globalization leads to homogenization of culture”. Critically Comment
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeDevelopment and Dependency
"The theory of stratification by Davis and Moore was (and remains) highly influential, but has generated enormous controversy". In this context, give a brief overview of its criticism.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What is Merton's view of relationship between social structure and deviance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Robert K. Merton
Distinguish between people being socially excluded and people excluding themselves socially in societies.
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
The civil society is playing an increasingly important role due to developmental policies and actions of the state in the present times. Evaluate.
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Nation, State and CitizenshipProtest and Social Movements
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 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