AIR 34 · CSE 2017 · Sociology I · 37 pages

Gaurav Kumar: Sociology I answer copy

18 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)Sociology as a by-product of Industrial revolution10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Suicide as a social fact10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Functional pre-requisites of the society10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Rational-legal authority and Organizational structure10 marks
  5. Q1(e)What is Merton's view of relationship between social structure and deviance?10 marks
  6. Q2(a)"Subjective perception of objective reality prepares the context for articulation of class antagonism". Evaluate this statement with reference to the Karl Marx's contribution.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)Explain how according to Emile Durkheim, division of labor could be 'functional' as well as 'anomic' for society.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)"Economics must be made the handmaid of sociology." Critically analyze.15 marks
  9. Q3(2)RELIGION HAVING WEAK LINKAGE WITH CAPITALISM
  10. Q3(a)Examine how Max Weber applies the ideal type construct in establishing a relationship between religion and economy.25 marks
  11. Q3(b)Compare and contrast the methodology made use of by Emile Durkheim and Max Weber, in their, scientific study of society.25 marks
  12. Q3(c)(2) RELIGION HAVING WEAK LINKAGE WITH CAPITALISM (3) RELIGIONS HAVING NO LINKAGE WITH CAPITALISM
  13. Q4(a)"Talcott Parsons' theory of social system has been criticized as a veiled status quoist ideology". Critically examine.20 marks
  14. Q4(b)Critically analyze Karl Marx's notion of 'alienation', in the context of present day capitalism.15 marks
  15. Q4(c)Give a critical review of 'functional analysis of religion given by Durkheim'.15 marks
  16. Q5(a)"The self is a product of socio-symbolic interaction, however it is not merely a passive reflection of the generalized other". Critically examine this statement with reference to Mead.20 marks
  17. Q5(b)Robert K. Merton's significant contribution to functionalism lies in his clarification and codification of functional analysis. Discuss.15 marks
  18. Q5(c)Examine how Weber's characterization of capitalism is different from those of Marx.15 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 157 words written

Sociology as a by-product of Industrial revolution

Opening · a date or context

18th century Europe was witnessing changes in every sphere. These changes were a by product of political changes (like french revolution) and ideological changes (through renaissance).

Body · continuous prose

Third most important change was technological or industrial revolution. It became a foundation to european modernity. The mercantilist theory of vernier jacob and laissez faire theory by Adams Smith led to the consolidation of capitalism. This mode of production required new technology in terms of machines, means of communication and transport etc.

Such an economic transformation accompanied by geographical discoveries led to new developments of colonialism, exploitation by dominant countries. These rapid social changes provided the ground for emergence of sociology to study class conflict, domination (as done by marxian theory of historical materialism), anomie and deviance (Durkheim) and spirit of capitalism (max weber). Thus it provided immediate ground and subject matter for sociological studies.

Close · a summary

Hence sociology was a product of historical necessity emerging as a by product of industrial revolution.