Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
47 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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"Davis and Moore's theory of stratification has provoked a lengthy debate". In this context, produce a comprehensive criticism of their ideas.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
"Sociology and common sense share a complimentary relationship". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2024
Sociology and Common Sense
"Methodological pluralism is an increasingly common feature of social research." In the context of this statement, discuss the ways in which multi-strategy research can be used.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience and Scientific Method
"Technology is the key to understanding social change today". Critically analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
In what ways are Marx's and Weber's theories of class at odds with each other and to what extent can they be seen as complementary?
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Explain the nature and scope of quantitative methods of data collection in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience and Scientific Method
"Religion is the opium of masses and an instrument of classes". Critically analyse
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Karl MarxSociology of Religion
"For Marx, the history of mankind is not only a history of class struggle but also of the increasing alienation of man". Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Karl Marx
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
Discuss the importance of 'Pilot Studies' in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Research Methods and Data CollectionVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
"The contestations regarding 'Positivism' has, enriched the discipline of Sociology". Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
Give an account of Weber's conception of wert rational action and its importance in world today.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Max Weber
"History without Sociology has no fruit, Sociology without History has no root". Critically discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
"Sociology could and should be value free". Critically examine the statement with respect to various sociological perspectives.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
"Phenomenology represents the most radical departure from the 'scientific' quantitative methodology". Critically analyse the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Evaluate Max Weber's 'theory of religion' as a 'factor of social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2014–2019
Max WeberSociology of Religion
"Poverty, like any other social phenomena, survives because it is 'useful to society or some of its parts". Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
What is feminization of work? Critically examine, why this does not mean that gender equality has been achieved?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Critically assess the 'cultural lag' theory of social change
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
How Durkheim's idea of Sacred and profane be used to understand the contemporary society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Explain the correlation between Residency and Lines of Descent.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Lineage and DescentFamily, Household and Marriage
Draw a comparison between Durkheim's functional model and Marx conflict model in their treatment of the concept of 'division of labour'.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Emile DurkheimKarl Marx
"Emergence of sociology was not merely a coincidence". Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Emergence of Sociology
Critically evaluate the 'impact of automation' on the workers in the industrial and post-industrial societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work