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Sociology is pre-eminently study of modern societies." Discuss.
SociologySocial Theory
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What is 'value-free sociology'? Clarify.
SociologyResearch Methodology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Analyze the importance of qualitative method in social research.
SociologyResearch Methodology
4
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Evaluate Marx's ideas on mode of production.
SociologySocial TheoryPolitical Economy
5
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Vertical mobility brings structural change even in a closed social system." Comment.
SociologySocial Stratification
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20 Markshard
Elucidate the basic premises of Davis' structural-functional theory of social stratification. How far is it relevant in understanding contemporary Indian society?
SociologySocial StratificationIndian Society
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20 Markshard
Describe the functional prerequisites of social system as given by Talcott Parsons. Examine in the context of a university as a social system.
SociologySocial TheoryEducation
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10 Marksmedium
Is sociology common sense? Give reasons in support of your argument.
SociologyResearch Methodology
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20 Markshard
Analyze the manifest and latent functions of 'security of the tenure of bureaucrats' in the light of Merton's theory.
SociologySocial TheoryPublic Administration
10
20 Marksmedium
Describe the basic postulates of scientific method. How far are these followed in sociological research?
SociologyResearch Methodology
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10 Markseasy
Hypothesis is a statement of the relationship between two or more variables." Elucidate by giving example of poverty and illiteracy.
SociologyResearch Methodology
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20 Markshard
Examine Max Weber's method of maintaining objectivity in social research.
SociologySocial TheoryResearch Methodology
13
20 Marksmedium
Participant observation is the most effective tool for collecting facts." Comment.
SociologyResearch Methodology
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10 Marksmedium
Discuss the relationship between poverty and social exclusion.
SociologySocial Problems
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the nature of social organization of work in industrial society.
SociologyWork & Industry
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the importance of 'power elite' in democracy.
SociologyPolitical Sociology
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Is religion playing an important role in increasing fundamentalism? Give reasons for your answer.
SociologyReligion
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
To what extent is patriarchy a cause for the problems of women? Discuss.
SociologyGender Studies
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Social conflict is both a cause and a consequence of social change." Explain.
SociologySocial Change
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20 Marksmedium
Globalization has pushed the labour into informal organization of work." Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.
SociologyGlobalizationWork & Industry
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20 Marksmedium
Social change can be brought about through development." Illustrate from the contemporary situation of India.
SociologyIndian SocietyDevelopment Studies
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10 Marksmedium
Examine the role of protest movements in changing the status of Dalits in India.
SociologyIndian SocietySocial Movements
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20 Marksmedium
Religious pluralism is the order of present-day societies." Explain by giving suitable examples.
SociologyReligion
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20 Marksmedium
Discuss the contemporary trends in family as a response to social change in modern society.
SociologyFamily & Kinship
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10 Marksmedium
To what extent revolution replaces the existing order of society? Discuss.
SociologySocial ChangePolitical Sociology
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20 Marksmedium
Education is a major source of social mobility in contemporary society." Explain.
SociologyEducation
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How is Durkheim's theory of religion different from Max Weber's theory of religion?
SociologyReligionSocial Theory
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10 Markseasy
Distinguish between family and household as sociological concepts.
SociologyFamily & Kinship