AIR 62 · CSE 2017 · Sociology I · 64 pages

Fatima: Sociology I answer copy

27 answers by Fatima, 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. 1. (a) Idea of functional indispensability10 marks
  2. Q1(b)1. (b) Verstehen10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Pathological forms of Division of labor10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Discuss the utility of Max Weber's ideal type as a methodological tool10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Latent and manifest functions10 marks
  6. Q2(a)"Social fact plays a central role in the sociology of Emile Durkheim". Comment.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)"The history of all hitherto existing societies is the history of class struggles." Critically comment on this Marxian thesis.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)Critically discuss the concept of "Cult of the Individual".10 marks
  9. Q3(a)The "development of the individual's self, and of his self- consciousness within the field of his experience" is preeminently social. Discuss in context of G.H Mead.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Critically examine Max Weber's theory of social action and its limitations.20 marks
  11. Q3(c)Critically assess R. K. Merton's views on the contributions of research to the development of sociological theory.10 marks
  12. Q4(a)"Weber's theory of 'The protestant ethic and spirit of capitalism' despite its share of criticism remains bold and illuminating". Critically examine.25 marks
  13. Q4(b)Explain how Talcott parson's conception of pattern variables is a link between his theory of 'Social Action' and 'social system'.25 marks
  14. Q5Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Gender as a dimension of stratification10 marks
  15. Q5(b)Interest groups and democracy
  16. Q5(c)5. (c) Circulation of Elites
  17. Q5(d)Reasons for growth of sects and cults
  18. Q5(e)Types of social movements
  19. Q6(a)“Weber’s approach to stratification was built on the analysis developed by Marx, but he modified and elaborated on it”. Discuss.20 marks
  20. Q6(b)"Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge, which is power; religion gives man wisdom, which is control". Critically examine.20 marks
  21. Q6(c)Briefly discuss the implication of social mobility on individual and societal level in different structures.10 marks
  22. Q7(a)"Parson's views of the nature and application of power in society are naïve". Comment Critically.20 marks
  23. Q7(b)The functional theories of religion has their own limitations in explaining the role of religion in society. Evaluate.20 marks
  24. Q7(c)According to the recent findings, middle classes in India are excluding themselves from society. Critically examine the factors responsible for their self-exclusion.10 marks
  25. Q8(a)Secularization theory was once the dominant sociological pattern of interpretation to describe and explain religious change in the modern period, however has lately been discredited. Comment20 marks
  26. Q8(b)Critically discuss 'Value-added theory' with respect to the social movements.20 marks
  27. Q8(c)Critically analyze to what extent the sovereignty of the state has been challenged in the wake of Globalization.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 127 words written

Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 1. (a) Idea of functional indispensability

Opening

The idea of functional indispensability was given by Radcliffe Brown, Talcott Parsons who believed that a social institution was indispensable for a social system [Ex: Parsons gave the AGIL paradigm of functional prerequisites]. However, this was later refuted by R.K. Merton in his Functional Paradigm when he said that every social function had a functional alternative / substitute. And that no part of the social system is indispensable.

Body · continuous prose

Ex: Communism can replace Religion as an ideology as propounded by Merton.

This observation by Merton opened new doors of social study and facilitated the

process of social change.

Close

Ex: Caste which is otherwise considered an indispensable part of Indian society can be done away, and a more egalitarian alternative can be sought for an equal and harmonious society.