1
10 Marksmedium
Explain how sociology has emerged as a distinct discipline based on rationality and scientific temper.
SociologySocial Sciences
2
10 Markshard
Examine ethnomethodological and phenomenological perspectives as critique of positivism.
Sociological TheoryResearch Methods
3
10 Marksmedium
Illustrate with example the significance of variables in sociological research.
Research MethodsSociology
4
10 Markshard
Critically analyse Talcott Parsons' conception of 'Pattern Variables'.
Sociological TheorySocial Structure
5
10 Marksmedium
Can we equate 'poverty' with 'poor living'? Elaborate your answer.
Social StratificationSocial Problems
6
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the changing equations of discipline of sociology with other social sciences.
SociologySocial Sciences
7
20 Markshard
Examine the basic postulates of positivism and post-positivism.
Sociological TheoryResearch Methods
8
10 Marksmedium
Elaborate the main tenets of interpretative perspective in sociology.
Sociological TheoryResearch Methods
9
20 Marksmedium
Discuss distinct sociological method adopted by Emile Durkheim in his study of 'suicide'.
SociologySocial Problems
10
20 Markshard
Analyse Marxian conception of historical materialism as a critique of Hegelian dialectics.
Sociological TheoryPolitical Theory
11
10 Markshard
Examine epistemological foundations of qualitative methods of social research.
Research MethodsSociology
12
20 Marksmedium
What is Weberian critique of Marxist notion of social stratification?
Social StratificationSociological Theory
13
20 Marksmedium
Examine gender, ethnicity and race as major dimensions of social stratification.
Social StratificationSocial Inequality
14
10 Markshard
How can one resolve the issue of reliability and validity in the context of sociological research on inequality?
Research MethodsSocial Inequality
15
10 Marksmedium
What do you understand by 'informalisation of labour'? Write your answer with special reference to India.
EconomyLabourIndia
16
10 Marksmedium
Discuss the changing interface between state and civil society in post-independent India.
Political ScienceIndia
17
10 Marksmedium
Give an assessment of Durkheimian notion of 'sacred' and 'profane' in sociology of religion.
Sociology of ReligionSociological Theory
18
10 Marksmedium
Examine 'patriarchal bargain' as gendered division of work in contemporary India.
Gender StudiesIndia
19
10 Marksmedium
Assess the role of mass media as an agent of social change.
SociologyMedia Studies
20
20 Marksmedium
Trace the changing nature of organisation of work in capitalist society over the years.
EconomySociology of Work
21
20 Marksmedium
What is new in 'new social movements'? Elaborate your answer with special reference to India.
Social MovementsIndia
22
10 Marksmedium
Examine the dynamics of pressure groups in multi-party political system.
Political SciencePolitical Sociology
23
20 Marksmedium
Examine the relationship between the contemporary trends in marriage and changing forms of family.
Family StudiesSociology
24
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the regional variations of kinship system in Indian society.
Family StudiesIndia
25
10 Markshard
Problematise the concept of secularism in the present context.
Political ScienceSociology of Religion
26
20 Markshard
Examine any two theories of social change in detail.
Sociological TheorySocial Change
27
20 Marksmedium
Critically analyse the role of science and technology in bringing about social change.
SociologyScience & Technology
28
10 Marksmedium
Elaborate on various types of religious practices prevalent in Indian society.
Sociology of ReligionIndia