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What is the distinctiveness of the feminist method of social research? Comment.
SociologyGender StudiesResearch Methodology
2
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Discuss the relationship between sociology and political science.
SociologyPolitical ScienceSocial Sciences
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How does the dramaturgical perspective enable our understanding of everyday life?
SociologySocial PsychologySocial Interaction
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Is reference group theory a universally applicable model? Elucidate.
SociologySocial PsychologyGroup Dynamics
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Do you think that the boundary line between ethnicity and race is blurred? Justify your answer.
SociologySocial AnthropologyRace and Ethnicity
6
20 Markshard
What, according to Robert Michels, is the iron law of oligarchy? Do lions and foxes in Vilfredo Pareto's theory, essentially differ from each other? Substantiate.
Political SociologySocial TheoryPower
7
20 Marksmedium
What is historical materialism? Examine its relevance in understanding contemporary societies.
SociologyPolitical EconomySocial Theory
8
10 Markseasy
What are variables? How do they facilitate research?
Research MethodologySociologyStatistics
9
20 Marksmedium
What are the characteristics of scientific method? Do you think that scientific method in conducting sociological research is foolproof? Elaborate.
Research MethodologySociologyPhilosophy of Science
10
20 Marksmedium
How do you assess the changing patterns in kinship relations in societies today?
SociologyFamily StudiesSocial Change
11
10 Marksmedium
Is Weber's idea of bureaucracy a product of the historical experiences of Europe? Comment.
SociologyPolitical SociologyOrganization Theory
12
20 Marksmedium
Do you think that common sense is the starting point of social research? What are its advantages and limitations? Explain.
Research MethodologySociologyEpistemology
13
20 Marksmedium
How is poverty a form of social exclusion? Illustrate in this connection the different dimensions of poverty and social exclusion.
SociologySocial ProblemsSocial Inequality
14
10 Markseasy
Highlight the differences and similarities between totemism and animism.
Social AnthropologyReligionCulture
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Examine the relevance of corporate social responsibility in a world marked by increasing environmental crises.
SociologyEnvironmental SociologyBusiness Ethics
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How is civil society useful in deepening the roots of democracy?
Political SociologyPolitical ScienceGovernance
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What functions does religion perform in a pluralistic society?
SociologyReligionSocial Change
18
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Analyze critically David Morgan's views on family practices.
SociologyFamily StudiesGender Studies
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Does women's education help to eradicate patriarchal discriminations? Reflect with illustrations.
SociologyGender StudiesEducation
20
20 Marksmedium
What are the different dimensions of qualitative method? Do you think that qualitative method helps to gain a deeper sociological insight? Give reasons for your answer.
Research MethodologySociologyQualitative Research
21
20 Marksmedium
Explain Max Weber's theory of social stratification. How does Weber's idea of class differ from that of Marx?
SociologySocial InequalitySocial Theory
22
10 Marksmedium
What are the ethical issues that a researcher faces in making use of participant observation as a method of collecting data? Explain.
Research MethodologySociologyEthics
23
20 Marksmedium
Explain how economic globalization has brought changes in the patterns of employment in the 21st century.
SociologyEconomicsGlobalization
24
20 Marksmedium
Do you think that the social media has brought significant changes in the forms of protest? Argue your case.
SociologyPolitical ScienceTechnology
25
10 Markshard
Assess critically A. G. Frank's 'theory of development of underdevelopment'.
SociologyPolitical EconomyDevelopment Studies
26
20 Marksmedium
What is Taylorism? Analyze its merits and demerits.
SociologyEconomicsIndustrial Sociology
27
20 Marksmedium
What are new religious movements? Elaborate emphasizing their forms and orientations.
SociologyReligionCulture
28
10 Marksmedium
Examine the role of science and technology in addressing age-old taboos and superstitions.
SociologyScience and TechnologyCulture