“Methodological pluralism is an increasingly common feature of social research.” In the context of this statement, discuss the ways in
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Sociology-I: Sociology And Science
“Science is not “what you study” but is “how you study”. Explain in the context of sociology as scientific discipline.
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What is the difference between fact and value? Comment on their significance in sociology? The issue of objectivity is the
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THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON STRATIFICATION we can observe interesting parallels in the manner in which the, phenomenon of social
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(c)Write short notes on ‘Objectivity’ as a sociological goal Model Answer: Objectivity is the goal of scientific investigation. It is
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Write short notes on “Post–Modernity” in sociology MODEL ANSWER: Modernity refers to a post-traditional, post-medieval historical period, marked by the
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“Emergence of sociology was not merely a‘ coincidence”. Comment Answer: The emergence of Sociology can be traced to the parallel
Continue readingSOCIAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS IN FAMILY PLANNING IN INDIA
Relevance: Sociology-II Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. Over the years, contraceptive
Continue readingUrbanization and sustainable development a sociological perspective
Relevance: Sociology-II Urbanization is the movement of people from rural to urban areas, thereby increasing the concentration of population in
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Emile Durkheim, division of labour The Division of Labour in Society has been called sociology’s first classic. In this work,
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“Davis and Moore‘s theory of stratification has provoked a lengthy debate” ‘The functionalist perspective seeks to explain social stratification in
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“Religion is the opium of masses and an instrument of classes” Marx wrote this line in 1843 as part
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Relevant for sociology paper 2 Patriarchy, entitlements and sexual division of labour. Violence Against women Three images of social violence
Continue readingSociology: Crime in Indian Metropolitan Cities
Relevance: Sociology Paper II The city is the point of maximum concentration of power and culture of a community (Mumford).
Continue readingSustainable Tourism in the context of Meghalaya: A Sociological Perspective
Relevance: Sociology Paper II Introduction Sustainable tourism is a theme of global and local interests, and also a theme that
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