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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Is Sociology a Science? Give reasons for your answer.
SociologySocial SciencePhilosophy of Science
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society.
SociologyResearch MethodologyHistory
3
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
What are variables? Discuss their role in experimental research.
SociologyResearch MethodologyStatistics
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Which concepts did Weber use to analyse the forms of legitimate domination?
SociologyPolitical SociologySocial Theory
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
"No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed." Comment.
SociologySocial StratificationPolitical Sociology
6
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the role of Calvinist ethic in the development of Capitalism.
SociologyEconomic SociologyReligion
7
20 Markshard
Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in Social Science research.
SociologyResearch MethodologyEthics
8
10 Marksmedium
"Self and Society are twin-born." Examine the statement of Mead.
SociologySocial PsychologySocial Theory
9
20 Marksmedium
Why is random sampling said to have more reliability and validity in research?
SociologyResearch MethodologyStatistics
10
20 Markshard
Differentiate between Marxian and Weberian theories of Social Stratification.
SociologySocial StratificationSocial Theory
11
10 Marksmedium
How had Enlightenment contributed to the emergence of Sociology?
SociologyHistory of SociologyPhilosophy
12
20 Markshard
"Non-positivistic methodology is essential for understanding human behaviour." Discuss.
SociologyResearch MethodologySocial Theory
13
20 Marksmedium
How is social equilibrium maintained in Parsonian framework?
SociologySocial TheoryFunctionalism
14
10 Marksmedium
"Anomie is rooted in social structure." Explain with reference to R.K. Merton's contribution.
SociologyDevianceSocial Theory
15
20 Marksmedium
Define Secularisation. What are its major dimensions in the modern world?
SociologyReligionSocial Change
16
20 Marksmedium
The increasing importance of the tertiary sector has weakened the formal organization of work in recent times. Examine the statement.
SociologyEconomyWork & Labour
17
10 Marksmedium
Caste ideology appears to have strengthened democracy. Comment.
SociologyPolitical SociologyIndian Society
18
20 Marksmedium
"Globalization involves deterritorialization." Examine with reference to the nation-state.
SociologyPolitical SociologyGlobalisation
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20 Marksmedium
Examine the dialectical relation between tradition and modernity in the study of social change.
SociologySocial ChangeCulture
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10 Marksmedium
Elaborate the views of Durkheim on "The Elementary Forms, of Religious Life".
SociologyReligionSocial Theory