THE SECULARISATION PROCESS The Struggle between the Sacred and the Secular Secularisation has occurred throughout history. Though uneven, it
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Sociology: SECULARISM AND SECULARISATION
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Relevance: Sociology: paper-I In Parsons’ view the stability of a social system is maintained not only through the rules and
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Relevance: Sociology Paper: I: Sociological Thinkers American sociologist and scholar whose theory of social action influenced the intellectual bases of
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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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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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Q. Critically examine the functionalists views on the institution of family. How do those help us in understanding family
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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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