AIR 130 · CSE 2021 · Sociology I · 50 pages

Antriksh Jain: Sociology I answer copy

18 answers by Antriksh Jain, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The key to Marx's critique of capitalism is his theory of surplus-value. Analyse.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Merton's dichotomy of manifest and latent function, helps us to go beyond the common-sense perception of the world. Discuss.10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Explain relevance of AGIL framework in understanding Tribal society in India.10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Give an account of Weber's conception of wert rational action and its importance in world today.10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Discuss "social strain theory" of Merton10 marks
  6. Q2(a)"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
  7. Q2(b)Religion concerns itself with the beyond, whereas economy deals with the practical business of working, producing and consuming. Weber theory created a novel link between the two, critically discuss.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)In order to help sociology move away from philosophy and to give it a clear and separate identity, Durkheim gave distinctive subject matter of sociology in form of social facts. Comment.10 marks
  9. Q3(a)For Weber the combined qualities of "action" and "meaning" were the central facts for sociology's scientific analysis. In light of this critically analyse his theory of social action and its limitations.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)In this globalised world, considering suicide as a social fact ignores the very psychological factors attached to it. Comment.20 marks
  11. Q5(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) "The need of an ideology for a nation to survive." Comment.10 marks
  12. Q5(b)“Social exclusion is generally not voluntary rather forced.” Discuss.10 marks
  13. Q5(c)Critically analyse "state centered approach" to theory of power.10 marks
  14. Q5(d)Fundamentalism is an ideology whereas religious revivalism is a practice. Comment.10 marks
  15. Q5(e)"Poverty, like any other social phenomena, survives because it is 'useful to society or some of its parts". Discuss.10 marks
  16. Q8(a)History is, and always will be "a graveyard of aristocracies". Critically examine the statement in context of elite theory of power.20 marks
  17. Q8(b)Make a distinction between intragenerational and intergenerational social mobility. Why social mobility studies not adequately accounted for the position of women. Comment.20 marks
  18. Q8(c)Nation-state entered into a crisis in the late twentieth century with the advent of globalisation. Critically analyse.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 132 words written

Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The key to Marx's critique of capitalism is his theory of surplus-value. Analyse.

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According to Marx, Capitalist mode of production is characterised by Conflict and interdependence between Bourgiosie and Proletariat and is a worst mode of production in Marxist conception. Marx, criticised capitalism majorly because of pursuit of Surplus value associated with labour, but appropriated by Capitalists as profit.

According to him, "Labour produces everything and capital produces nothing"

Body · points and prose

arx, criticised capitalism majorly because of pursuit of Surplus value associated with labour, but appropriated by Capitalists as profit.

According to him, "Labour produces everything and capital produces nothing"

→ appropriation of surplus value unequally, becomes the reason for conflict in capitalist society and Marx, sees inevitability of Proletariat revolution when True class consciousness kicks in and worker will realise the extent of exploitation, it is facing.

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However, improvement of basic standards of living of workers have toned down revolutionary potential but unequal appropriation continues leading to increasing inequality - Pauperisation and this will ensure, Marxist conception of inevitability of Proletariat revolution to be true.