AIR 529 · CSE 2022 · Sociology I · 49 pages

Ghazalpreet Kaur: Sociology I answer copy

19 answers by Ghazalpreet Kaur, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

Q1(a)The change in intellectual orientation in Europe led to the emergence of sociology. Discuss.
Q1(b)Do you think phenomenology restore the primacy of human experience and meaning giving acts of human consciousness?
Q1(c)How viable is interview method in the present era of social distancing and virtual world? Can we eliminate it altogether, given the importance of method in social science research?
Q1(d)Do you agree that Pattern Variable Theory is pre-conceived?
Q1(e)In Marx view, social stratification is created by people's differing relationship to means of production. Discuss.
Q2(a)Micro sociological understanding of self and society ought to be different from macro sociological understanding of social systems - How?
Q2(c)Modernity has many children, one of them is 'fundamentalism'. Critically evaluate the relevance of the statement.
Q3Difference between religious and scientific thoughts/beliefs
Q4(a)Davis and Moore theory of stratification has provoked a lengthy debate. In this context, produce a comprehensive criticism of their ideas.
Q4(b)Through Protestant ethics and spirit of capitalism, Weber stressed the influence of religious attitudes on economic ones. In light of this, how far do you think religion influence economic outcomes in contemporary times?
Q5(a)According to Marx, "labour is the source of wealth and prime basic condition for human existence" comment.
Q5(b)The process of embourgeoisement is antithetical to the concept of 'proletarianisation' and 'class in itself'. Critically analyse. 6(b) 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Analyse the sociological relevance of the statement.
Q5(c)There is a strong correspondence between sociology of religion and sociology of knowledge. Comment.
Q5(d)Examine digital parenting as a need of the hour in an increasingly digitised world.
Q5(e)Many social theorists have built on Marx' conflict theory to bolster it, grow it and refine it over the years. Comment
Q8(a)Rostow's growth model asserted that all countries exist somewhere on the linear spectrum, and climb upward through each stage in the development process. Comment
Q8(b)Are religious beliefs sometimes conducive to science, or do they inevitably pose obstacles to scientific inquiry?
Q8(c)The negative impact of the globalisation of the world economy is borne disproportionately by women. Critically discuss.
QThe change in intellectual orientation in Europe led to the emergence of sociology. Discuss.

The answers

Question 1(a) · 175 words written

The change in intellectual orientation in Europe led to the emergence of sociology. Discuss.

Opening

Emergence of sociology can be traced from the rise of modernity in Europe. The intellectual orientation in Europe changed with the advent of modernity.

Body · points

Intellectual orientation in Europe before modernity : - 1.) Religion dominated the ideas and beliefs in every sphere. 2.) Pre-conceived notions and superstitions like Earth is at the centre of universe, God has created natural differences, divine rights of king. 3.) Estate system is natural.

Change in intellectual orientation :- Thought and ideological modernity by many thinkers and philosophers.

(i) During renaissance :-

Erasmus = "Praise of the foolies" = priests making people fool.
Dante = "Divine comedy" by priests
Protestant reformers = No heaven and hell, all are equal
Charles Darwin → "Origin of species"
Copernicus revolution = sun is at the centre of universe

(ii) During French revolution and IR:

Rousseau = 'general will' = formed by combination of real and actual will
Voltaire = freedom of speech and expression
Montesquieu = separation of power.
Jeremy Bentham = utilitarian value.

Diagram

secularism | Liberty, equality, fraternity -- New values -- utilitarianism | | Rationalism democracy

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