AIR 79 · CSE 2014 · Sociology I · 36 pages

Purva Garg: Sociology I answer copy

15 answers by Purva Garg, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Gender as a dimension of stratification10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Functions and dysfunctions of reference group10 marks
  3. Q1(c)1. (c) Specificity vs diffuseness10 marks
  4. Q1(d)1. (d) Symbolic interactionism10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Types of social mobility10 marks
  6. Q2(a)Examine how according to Talcott Parson 'pattern-variables' lead to the understanding of different empirical social-systems.25 marks
  7. Q2(b)Distinguish between 'latent and manifest functions. Explain how has Robert K. Merton conceptualization of 'latent-manifest functions' contributed to the 'functional analysis.'25 marks
  8. Q3(a)According to Robert K. Merton, deviance result not from pathological personalities but from the 'culture and structure of society itself'. Evaluate Robert K. Merton's 'middle range theory of deviance'.25 marks
  9. Q3(b)How does G. H. Mead's theory of 'Self and Identity' contribute to 'Symbolic Interactionism'?25 marks
  10. Q4(a)The 'functional theories of social stratification' have been critiqued by many scholars on different grounds. Discuss.20 marks
  11. Q4(b)What is ethnicity? Is ethnic identity assuming greater importance in contemporary times? Critically evaluate.15 marks
  12. Q4(c)Social exclusion' has come to indicate the growing inequalities in a fast changing world. Evaluate the various dimensions of social exclusion.15 marks
  13. Q5(a)Critically evaluate the Marxian theory of social stratification.20 marks
  14. Q5(b)Discuss the implications of 'social mobility' at the 'individual' and 'societal level,' in different structures.15 marks
  15. Q5(c)Max Weber's understanding of social stratification is closer to empirical reality. Comment15 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 132 words written

Gender as a dimension of stratification

Opening · a definition

Gender is the special interpretation of natural differences between men and women. These differences when hierarchised due to patriarchal relations creates stratification on basis of gender. The gender dimension of stratification can be seen in various aspects of social life such as:-

Body · points

r dimension of stratification can be seen in various aspects of social life such as:-

  1. Economic sphere - Labour force participation of women is less than men
  • quality of labour participation i.e salary, better position jobs are less available to women eg: glass ceiling
  1. Political sphere - inadequate representation in decision making.
  2. Domestic sphere - limited to domestic work - which is unproductive. Also double burden if working women - caring needs of family.

Close

This stratification seen as functional for division of labour and adult personality stabilization by functionalists. However, feminists oppose this as exploitative and demand equal status for women.