Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
106 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
"Weber's theory of 'The protestant ethic and spirit of capitalism' despite its share of criticism remains bold and illuminating". Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2023
Max Weber
"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
"Social fact plays a central role in the sociology of Emile Durkheim". Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2023
Emile Durkheim
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
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
Examine the impact of information technology on social organization of work in contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2014–2024
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
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
Critically examine the features of 'critical social research'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2024
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Enumerate the characteristics of 'informally organized work' in certain types of societies.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2014–2020
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
“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
Critically discuss 'Value-added theory' with respect to the social movements.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2023
Protest and Social Movements
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
“Weber’s approach to stratification was built on the analysis developed by Marx, but he modified and elaborated on it”. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Theories of StratificationClass, 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