AIR 157 · CSE 2020 · Sociology I · 52 pages

CATHERINE SARANYA A: Sociology I answer copy

17 answers by CATHERINE SARANYA A, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Discuss Merton's four institutional imperatives of science
  2. Q1(b)Idiographic and nomothetic sociology
  3. Q1(c)Economics must be made the handmaid of sociology. Critically analyse. c) How Durkheims idea of sacred and profane be used to understand the contemporary society.
  4. Q1(d)Critically assess R. K. Merton's views on the contributions of research to the development of sociological theory.
  5. Q2(a)ED had argued that the function of DoL in society is that of the promotion of social solidarity. Discuss the statement and critically analyse Durkheim's DoL theory, with contemporary trends.
  6. Q2(b)Examine how Weber characterisation of capitalism is different from those of marx.
  7. Q2(c)What is the importance of Merton's MRT in sociology critically analyze.
  8. Q3(a)R.K. Merton goes beyond the boundaries of traditional functionalism and added to traditional one his new insights. Elaborate.
  9. Q3(c)"Ageing is a demographic reality for many countries including India." Which method of data collection is suitable for understanding the situation of elderly ppn. Critically examine
  10. Q5(a)Write a short note on resource mobilization theory in the context of study of social movements. 8a) Cyclical theories examine pattern of social structure & culture that recur at regular intervals. Discuss.
  11. Q5(b)HR school of thought by Elton Mayo.
  12. Q5(c)Critically examine the features of 'critical social research'.
  13. Q5(d)Write a short note on "Industrial conflicts and strikes".
  14. Q5(e)Discuss the importance of 'Pilot Studies' in sociological research.
  15. Q6Periodic training and performance appraisal needed for higher productivity.
  16. Q8(b)Can digitalization of Indian Society be considered as an agent of social change? In what manner can it establish a new social order in India?
  17. Q8(c)Protests and agitation are symptomatic of skewed development in society. Discuss in context of India along with relevant eg

The answers

Question 1(a) · 117 words written

Discuss Merton's four institutional imperatives of science

Opening · a definition

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Body · points

Robert K. Merton presented the four institutional imperatives of science in his book Sociology of Science.

They are CUDO.

i) Communism - scientific goods should be communally owned. There is no question of secrecy and intellectual property right

ii) Universalism - here scientific claims hold universal truth free from any socio-political biases. Universalism also means generalization of results

iii) Disinterestedness - scientific institutions shall be guided by scientific principles and there is no role for self interest.

iv) Organized Skepticism - Science should be opened to scrutiny. Similarly scientific claims should be allowed to be verified for its validity.

Close · a summary

Merton attempts to make sociology a scientific discipline and adds the importance of fact, objectivity and value neutrality.