Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
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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
In Marx's view, social stratification is created by people's differing relationship to the means of production. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Karl MarxTheories of Stratification
The change in intellectual orientation in Europe led to the emergence of sociology. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Emergence of Sociology
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
Critically discuss 'Value-added theory' with respect to the social movements.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2023
Protest and Social Movements
Discuss the feminist rejection of structural functionalist understanding of family. Illustrate this in context of India.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
"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
Distinguish between class and status in Weber's view of social stratification.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
Do you think phenomenology restore the primacy of human experience and meaning giving acts of human consciousness?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Non-positivist MethodologiesPositivism and Its Critique
There is a strong correspondence between sociology of religion and sociology of knowledge. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Protests and agitation are symptomatic of skewed development in society. Discuss in context of India along with relevant examples.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2015–2024
Protest and Social MovementsNation, State and Citizenship
Do you agree that Pattern Variable theory is preconceived?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Talcott ParsonsRobert K. Merton
Are the high rate of marital break-downs indicative of fundamental structural changes in the institution of marriage? Examine.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2022
Family, Household and MarriagePatriarchy and Gender
"Marx's conception of 'class-in-itself' and 'class-for-itself' has been questioned on the basis of 'empirical studies'. Elucidate
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Karl MarxTheories of Stratification
One of Mead's most significant contributions to social psychology is his distinction between the "I" and the "Me". Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
G. H. Mead
'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Analyse the sociological significance of the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Examine digital parenting as a need of the hour in an increasing digitised world.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Family, Household and MarriageScience, Technology and Social Change
"Emile Durkheim, division of labour could be 'functional' as well as 'anomic' for society". Explain
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Emile Durkheim
Modernity has many children, one of them is 'fundamentalism'. Critically evaluate the relevance of the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
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
How viable is interview method in present era of social distancing and virtual world? Can we eliminate it altogether, given the importance of the method in social science research?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Research Methods and Data Collection
"Durkheim's understanding of religion, like any other social theory, emerged and had greater relevance in a particular 'social context'." Critically analyze the statement
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion