AIR 553 · CSE 2025 · Sociology I · 50 pages

Arusha Sharad Patil: Sociology I answer copy

17 answers by Arusha Sharad Patil, 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. Mobility is often touted as a solution to inequality. Discuss.10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Herbert Spencer explained the evolution of society by drawing parallels with biological evolution. Discuss.10 marks
  5. Q3(a)Discuss the concept of "symbolic violence" in the context of Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social stratification.20 marks
  6. Q3(b)What constitutes critical social research, and what are the primary distinguishing features that define this approach to studying social phenomena?20 marks
  7. Q3(c)How does neo-Marxist look into the concept of "hegemony" in serving the interests of the ruling class?10 marks
  8. Q5(a)Gender inequality is not being discussed in climate talks. Critically examine the concept of gender inequality from sociological perspectives.10 marks
  9. Q5(b)Differentiate between evolutionist and functionalist understandings of religion.10 marks
  10. Q5(c)What does the term "hermeneutics" signify, and in what ways is it applied within the field of sociology? (10) Evaluate whether identity politics serves as a divisive or unifying force, using specific examples to support your analysis.10 marks
  11. Q5(d)Evaluate the importance of the informal sector within the context of developing economies.10 marks
  12. Q6(a)Studying sociology is not just a routine process of acquiring knowledge. Discuss the statement in the context of 'The Sociological Imagination' of C W Mills.20 marks
  13. Q6(b)In Weber's view, the emergence of modern society was accompanied by important shifts in patterns of social action. Elaborate.20 marks
  14. Q6(c)As per Oxfam report on inequality, the income inequality is high or increasing in 60% of the low and middle income countries. Discuss the modern world system theory of Immanuel Wallerstein in this light.10 marks
  15. 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
  16. Q8(b)Discuss the feminist rejection of structural functionalist understanding of family. Illustrate this in context of India.20 marks
  17. 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 · 158 words written

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

Opening

The Emergence of Sociology is not an accident, but driven by social events in European history. Sociology considered to be daughter of industrial revolution:

Body · points

Revolution → Industrial Revolution → Emergence of Sociology

Sociology considered to be daughter of industrial revolution: (1) To study new social change - driven by nuclearisation of family, formation of class as well as class consciousness. (2) Enlightenment ideologies started taking place ex: Hobbes, Voltaire, as well as economic consciousness of Capitalist society.

Class Consciousness in European history: By principle of profit maximisation and serving class interest rather than mass interest. (4) Development of Industrial class and changing modes of production ex: shifting from handlooms to powerlooms. (5) Social streams like migration, class mobilisation, Industrialisation and market system started emerging. (6) Production relationship are started changing ex: shift from ancient mode of production and landlords-peasants relation to Capitalist-proletariat relations. (7) shift from production by masses to mass production by machines and technologies. Conclusion:

Close · a summary

Thus historical streams make Sociology Capable to study emerging social facts and new social stream across society.