AIR 7 · CSE 2024 · Sociology I · 52 pages

Aayushi Bansal: Sociology I answer copy

19 answers by Aayushi Bansal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)The change in intellectual orientation in Europe led to the emergence of sociology. Discuss.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Do you think phenomenology restore the primacy of human experience and meaning giving acts of human consciousness?10 marks
  3. Q1(c)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
  4. Q1(d)Do you agree that Pattern Variable theory is preconceived?10 marks
  5. Q1(e)In Marx's view, social stratification is created by people's differing relationship to the means of production. Discuss.10 marks
  6. Q3(a)"Anomie gives you temporary gains and permanent sufferings". In the light of Durkheim's theory of anomie, explain the relevance of the statement in present context.20 marks
  7. Q3(b)Race, gender and caste as a hierarchical system (perfected inequality) has become a thing of the past, now it has become more of a competitive system where inequality on the basis of merit (practical inequality) is ingrained in the system. Elucidate with the help of suitable examples.20 marks
  8. Q3(c)Values are as important as facts in sociological research. Discuss.10 marks
  9. Q4(a)"Davis and Moore's theory of stratification has provoked a lengthy debate". In this context, produce a comprehensive criticism of their ideas.20 marks
  10. Q4(b)Through Protestant ethics and spirit of capitalism, Weber stressed the influence of religious attitudes on economic ones. In light of this, how far do you think religion influence economic outcomes in contemporary times?20 marks
  11. Q4(c)Doing oral history takes you beyond the confines of the archive. Discuss.10 marks
  12. Q5(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) According to Marx, "labour is the source of wealth and prime basic condition for human existence". Comment.10 marks
  13. Q5(b)'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Analyse the sociological significance of the statement.10 marks
  14. Q5(c)There is a strong correspondence between sociology of religion and sociology of knowledge. Comment.10 marks
  15. Q5(d)Examine digital parenting as a need of the hour in an increasing digitised world.10 marks
  16. Q5(e)Many social theorists have built on Marx's conflict theory to bolster it, grow it, and refine it over the years. Comment.10 marks
  17. Q8(a)Rostow's growth model asserted that all countries exist somewhere on a linear spectrum, and climb upward through each stage in the development process. Comment.20 marks
  18. Q8(b)Are religious beliefs sometimes conducive to science, or do they inevitably pose obstacles to scientific inquiry?20 marks
  19. Q8(c)The negative impact of the globalization of the world economy is borne disproportionately by women. Critically discuss the statement.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 134 words written

The change in intellectual orientation in Europe led to the emergence of sociology. Discuss.

Opening

Emergence of sociology is deeply rooted in the intellectual conditions of 19th century Europe.

Body · continuous prose

Beginning with renaissance in 14th century & followed by enlightenment in 17th-18th century, new ideas of humanism, progress, scientific temper gained ground. This influenced Auguste Comte, Saint Simon, Emile Durkheim who sought to build a positive science of society.

As per TB Bottomore, philosophy of Rousseau, Montesquieu, social survey, Darwinism, French revolution ideas & philosophy of History changed ideas & led to emergence of Sociology.

However, apart from ideas, change in material conditions due to industrial revolution also influenced. New middle class, change in family, poverty influenced Marx & Weber.

Further, immediate context was provided by French Revolution. It led to chaos, anarchy for which Durkheim, Simon, Comte sought answers.

Close · a summary

From 19th century, today sociology has become a matured discipline.