AIR 181 · CSE 2025 · Sociology I · 52 pages

Reshma S: Sociology I answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Do you agree to the view that religion is a social fact?10 marks
  2. Q1(b)How will you describe 'employee alienation' in services sector as a phenomenon?10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Examine how and why the study of social order and stability has been an integral part of sociology.10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Elaborate on the use of comparative method in sociology with suitable illustrations.10 marks
  5. Q1(e)How was the social organization of work in feudal society compared to that of slave society?10 marks
  6. Q2(a)Critically examine the statement "What can we oppose to this machinery in order to keep a portion of mankind free from this parceling-out of the soul, from this supreme mastery of the bureaucratic way of life?"20 marks
  7. Q2(b)Provide an elaborate note on the classification of suicides with contemporary examples.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)Differentiate the key characteristics between formal and informal organisations.10 marks
  9. Q3(a)Differentiate between Marxian and Weberian analysis of capitalism.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)How can you use the concept of 'social class' to understand deviance in contemporary societies.20 marks
  11. Q3(c)Substantiate on the view 'The Self is a Historical Product of Dialectical Attunement'10 marks
  12. Q4(a)Provide a note on ideal type. What do you think is the ideal type of family?10 marks
  13. Q4(b)Elucidate on the functional imperatives for social systems.10 marks
  14. Q4(c)Write a short note on reference group behaviour.10 marks
  15. Q4(d)Comment on Durkheimian division of labour theory.10 marks
  16. Q4(e)Clarify whether start-ups are an informal organization of work?10 marks
  17. Q5(a)While economic changes might prove to be an initial stimulus, Parsons believed that in the long run cultural changes determine the broadest pattern of change. Elaborate.20 marks
  18. Q5(b)What are functions? Provide a functional analysis on globalisation.20 marks
  19. Q5(c)Analyse the implications of Work from Home (WFH)? Does it have similar implications on men and women?10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 195 words written

Do you agree to the view that religion is a social fact?

Opening

Durkheim considered sociology as a subject which studies social facts.

Social facts are those things which is external to the individual, distinct in nature, acts as a coercive force and endures over time.

Eg:- religion

Body · points

Religion is a social fact

  1. External to the individual:- An individual may choose to follow a religion or may be an atheist, but despite that the religion exist in the society.

  2. Distinct :- Religion takes many forms in the society. There are many religions and distinct rituals which are performed based on the religion. eg Hinduism, Buddhism

  3. Acts as a coercive force :- Religion inculcates the norms and values on the individual. It also punishes the individual if not obeyed. eg :- Truth is considered to be a part and parcel of almost all religion.

  4. Endures over time :-

Close · a summary

It has been present in the society since the ancient times and evolving even today. eg :- naturism -> in primitive society, christianity, Hinduism, etc -> in Modern society

Sometimes it could be pathological social fact also especially during the cases of communal conflicts. Eg :- Recent Haryana communal conflict. Durkheim considered religion as a social fact.