AIR 34 · CSE 2017 · Sociology I · 60 pages

Gaurav Kumar: Sociology I answer copy

28 answers by Gaurav Kumar, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Significance of case studies as method of data collection10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Intellectual influences affecting the emergence of sociology10 marks
  3. Q1(c)1. (c) Sociology and demography10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Types of Probability samples10 marks
  5. Q1(e)1. (e) Phenomenology10 marks
  6. Q2(a)“Sociology can be termed a science because it fulfills the basic requirements of objective and rational knowledge of social reality”. Critically examine20 marks
  7. Q2(b)'Sociology as a discipline is more than common sense.' examine the validity of this statement.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)"The subject matter and scope of sociology have been intensely debated but still it is not practical to rein it's purview within specific boundaries". Examine15 marks
  9. Q3(a)"History is the past Sociology and Sociology is the present History". Examine20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Critically examine the features of 'critical social research'.15 marks
  11. Q3(c)Examine the factors that influence the choice of research topic.15 marks
  12. Q4(a)Comments on the critics charge that Immanuel Wallerstein's dependency theory is simplistic and wrong.20 marks
  13. Q4(b)Comment on the reasons why neo-idealists and symbolic interactionists are critical of 'positivism' in Sociology.20 marks
  14. Q4(c)Explain the significance of 'hypotheses' in formulation of sociological theories.10 marks
  15. Q5(a)Ogburn's theory of 'defunctionalization' of family.12.5 marks
  16. Q5(b)Education as a medium of cultural reproduction5 marks
  17. Q5(c)Advantages of Multi-strategy research5 marks
  18. Q5(d)Feminization of labor in informal sector5 marks
  19. Q6(a)The changing functions of family have led many to question its role and significance in present times. Evaluate20 marks
  20. Q6(b)Explain the concept of social change. Critically examine the contribution of Karl Marx's theory of social change.20 marks
  21. Q6(c)What is validity in sociological research? Explain the relationship between validity and reliability.10 marks
  22. Q7(a)Are the high rate of marital break-downs indicative of fundamental structural changes in the institution of marriage? Examine.20 marks
  23. Q7(b)The work-force's engagement with work, in modern economies has shown a perceptible and dynamic shift in its nature and organization. Comment.20 marks
  24. Q7(c)Critically examine the linear theories of social change.10 marks
  25. Q8(a)Examine the impact of information technology on social organization of work in contemporary society.20 marks
  26. Q8(b)Enumerate the characteristics of 'informally organized work' in certain types of societies.20 marks
  27. Q8(c)Discuss the importance of lineage and descent in kinship and family.10 marks
  28. QWrite a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words.50 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 144 words written

Significance of case studies as method of data collection

Opening · a definition

Case studies presents an important instrument of data collection as they help analyse complex social realities through real cases, interaction and judging the ground situation.

Body · points

SIGNIFICANCE

(1) They provide reliable and valid data to focus upon and arrive at conclusions.

(2) They provides universal accessability to public regarding research data and hence open to varied interpretations.

(3) They enable researcher to make generalizations using various types of case studies like illustrative, exploratory and critical instance case studies.

(4) They help in presenting the deviant (negative) cases to present exceptions to already established theories and researches.

(5) Case studies provides easy review of literature in appropriate context.

Close · a summary

Though case studies are based on internal validity but many a times their external validity is questioned due to their subjective character.

But nevertheless they represent an essential tool in sociological research involving real life issues and problems.