Q. Critically examine positivistic approach in sociological studies. (2013) (150 words) Model answer Positivism is the term used to describe an
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Sociology Optional
Sociology: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
Relevance: Sociology paper I: System of kinship: marriage and family Marriage and family are key structures in most societies. While
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Q. What are the new forms of families in developed societies? Discuss. (2018) (150) Model answer: The family forms the
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Q. How is the increasing use of technology changing the status of Women in Indian Society? (2014) Model Answer: Economic
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Relevance: Sociology paper-I The term ‘methodology’, we refer to a system of method or procedures with which the study of
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Q. Critically examine the functionalists views on the institution of family. How do those help us in understanding family
Continue readingSociology: CONTRIBUTION OF WEBER ON RELIGION
Relevance: Sociology paper I Weber’s studies of religion focus on the ethos or ethics of religions of the world and
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Q. Examine any two theories of social change in detail society. (2017) Model answer Social change refers to any significant alteration
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Relevance: Sociology paper I Each thinker’s methodology provides a certain framework with which he/ she approaches substantive issues. Durkheim stresses
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Sociology as Science (Relevant for Sociology Optional Paper I) Sociology as a Study of Social Fact In defining the subject
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Q. “Social conflict is both a cause and a consequence of social change. “Explain. (2016) (250 words) MODEL ANSWER Social
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Sociology: I model Q/A
Relevance: sociology paper I : Religion and society (pluralistic society) Q. The secular character of Indian culture is a result
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Caste System: Every society is stratified. It has rightly been said that an “unstratified society, with a real equality of
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Sociology Paper-I: Leadership Leadership Leadership has played an important role in the human history since earliest times. The historians have
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Write a note on the uneven impact of ‘Green Revolution’ on rural society.(2016) MODEL ANSWER Green Revolution Of all the
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