AIR 218 · CSE 2016 · Sociology I · 36 pages

Satyam: Sociology I answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Weber's comparative studies on Religion.12.5 marks
  2. Q1(b)Herbert Blumer's perspective on Social movement12.5 marks
  3. Q1(c)Pluralistic conception of power12.5 marks
  4. Q1(d)Secularization of societies in the modern world12.5 marks
  5. Q2(a)Explain the difference between social inequality and social stratification. How do the nature and forms of the social stratification system influence social mobility.20 marks
  6. Q2(b)Gender roles in domestic sphere in modern industrial societies are more or less a reflection of patriarchal values. Critically evaluate.15 marks
  7. Q2(c)Max Weber's understanding of social stratification is closer to empirical reality. Comment15 marks
  8. Q3(a)"Religion and Science have in the course of history helped man to cope with the uncertainties and hazards of life in their own way". Comment20 marks
  9. Q3(b)Work in industrial and post-industrial society can be alienating for the work force. Comment.15 marks
  10. Q3(c)Critically discuss the role of social inequality in ensuring that important positions are filled by the most qualified persons.15 marks
  11. Q4(a)"Religion prevents social change by disguising exploitation and inequality". Critically evaluate the statement with reference to Marx and Weber's theory of Religion.20 marks
  12. Q4(b)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 100 words. • Types of social mobility • Pressure groups and democracy10 marks
  13. Q5(a)Compare and contrast the role of religion in various aspects of social life in pluralistic societies like India and USA.20 marks
  14. Q5(b)Examine the impact of the social networking sites on the mode of mobilization and form of protest in the era of globalization.15 marks
  15. Q5(c)The civil society is playing an increasingly important role due to developmental policies and actions of the state in the present times. Evaluate.15 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 12.5 marks · 190 words written

Weber's comparative studies on Religion.

Opening

Max Weber compared the world religions by creating 'ideal types' of religions. Unlike Durkheim, he focussed on studying the well-established and complex religions of the world like Hinduism, Judaism, Confucianism, Protestantism, etc.

Body · continuous prose

He observed that Hinduism was characterized by fatalistic mindset and other-worldly ascetism. Confucianism gave a lot of credit to traditional values like family-orientation. Buddhism repudiated the collection of wealth.

All the religions lacked the required ideas for the rise of capitalism. However, this wasn't the case with Protestantism specially among the Calvinists who believed in the ideas of calling, pre-destination and this-worldly ascetism.

For the Calvinists, achievement of material success along with a sense of prudery was the norm. So, the wealth attained was not

spent but was reinvested to produce more wealth. This is the essence of capitalism.

Owing to this, whereas the rest of the world didn't give rise to capitalism despite the existence of material conditions, Protestant ethic in "affinity" with material conditions and other factors gave birth to capitalism in Western Europe.

Close

Abraham criticizes Weber to have been biased in his analysis. Like, Weber's treatment of Jews as 'pariah people' was a value judgement.