AIR 640 · CSE 2023 · Sociology I · 52 pages

Anupriya Rai: Sociology I answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Sociology is considered to be the 'daughter of industrial revolution'. Explain.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Explain the historical analysis as a research method in sociology.10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Variables play crucial role in social research. Elaborate.10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Herbert Spencer explained the evolution of society by drawing parallels with biological evolution. Discuss.10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Mobility is often touted as a solution to inequality. Discuss.10 marks
  6. Q2(a)How did Emile Durkheim apply concepts of mechanical and organic solidarity to study social integration and solidarity in modern industrial society?20 marks
  7. Q2(b)Marx's idea of history was opposed to philosophy of idealism. Examine the statement in the context of materialist conception of history.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)Triangulation is a valuable strategy in social sciences to enhance the credibility, reliability, and comprehensiveness of research findings. Discuss.10 marks
  9. Q5(a)Gender inequality is not being discussed in climate talks. Critically examine the concept of gender inequality from sociological perspectives.10 marks
  10. Q5(b)Differentiate between evolutionist and functionalist understandings of religion.10 marks
  11. Q5(c)What does the term “hermeneutics” signify, and in what ways is it applied within the field of sociology?10 marks
  12. Q5(d)Evaluate the importance of the informal sector within the context of developing economies.10 marks
  13. Q5(e)Evaluate whether identity politics serves as a divisive or unifying force, using specific examples to support your analysis.10 marks
  14. Q7(a)Analyze how industrialization has altered the traditional dynamics between generations and the relationships between spouses within the family structure.20 marks
  15. Q7(b)Explore the Human Relations school of thought and its relevance in the contemporary landscape.20 marks
  16. Q7(c)The greying of human societies has become a problem for developing countries. Explain.10 marks
  17. Q8(a)Examine the notion of 'Civil Society' with a critical lens. In what ways does civil society facilitate democratic governance and promote political stability?20 marks
  18. Q8(b)Discuss the feminist rejection of structural functionalist understanding of family. Illustrate this in context of India.20 marks
  19. Q8(c)Media has become a vital source of influence, social interaction. Discuss the role of media as a medium of social change from sociological perspectives.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 160 words written

Sociology is considered to be the 'daughter of industrial revolution'. Explain.

Opening · a definition

Sociology, which kenneth Plummer defines as a systematic study of society and its Institutions, emerged in the backdrop of Industrial Revolution.

Body · points and prose

Daughter of Industrial Revolution: Sociology

  • The Industrial Revolution accelerated the emergence of modernity and accompanying social changes
  • It was marked by :-

Close · a summary

↳ shift of workplace from households to factories ↳ emergence of nuclear neolocal families, breaking the traditional joint families ↳ poor working conditions for working classes - long hours, drudgery, alienation ↳ Increase of inequalities between proletariats and bourgeoisie ↳ rise of new crimes and delinquencies like robbery, drugs ↳ Rise in divorce due to increase stress.

The early sociologists such as liberal conservative like Durkheim, Saint Simon, Auguste Comte sought to study these social changes and try to restore social order. Comte studied social statics and social dynamics. Durkheim studied social solidarity and division of labour as a source of solidarity. Marx- class relations. Thus, emerged sociology as the most sophisticated science of society.