Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
101 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
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
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
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
"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
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
Explain the significance of 'hypotheses' in formulation of sociological theories.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisScience and Scientific Method
"It is the ideal type which is explained through the verstehen approach." Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Max WeberNon-positivist Methodologies
Discuss the role of questionnaire as a tool of data collection in sociological research.
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2014–2023
Research Methods and Data Collection
"Merton's theory of anomie is a borrowing but essentially different from that of Durkheim". Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
Highlight the various 'Social Pathologies' within Marriage in contemporary times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
Sociology and common sense converge at some points, but diverge more often. Evaluate the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Sociology and Common SenseEmergence of Sociology
Self-Help Group (SHG) as an informal organization from a sociological perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
'No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed.' Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
"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
Examine the functions and dysfunctions of 'informal sector' in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Critically examine Max Weber's theory of social action and its limitations.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Max WeberNon-positivist Methodologies
The "development of the individual's self, and of his self- consciousness within the field of his experience" is preeminently social. Discuss in context of G.H Mead.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
G. H. Mead
"Participant observation has many practical disadvantages." Substantiate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Research Methods and Data Collection