Category: SOCIOLOGY

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SOCIOLOGY-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 2

SOCIOLOGY-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 2 Archives Answer in 150 Words: (1) “Sociology emerged in Europe and flourished to begin with on social reformist orientation in the U.S.A”.-comment. (2) “The emergence of sociology in Europe owes a great deal to the ideas and discoveries contributed by science”explain. (3)”Sociology without history is rootless & history without Sociology is …

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SOCIOLOGY-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 1

SOCIOLOGY-2015: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 1 Archives PAPER 1: Unit 1: Sociology- The Discipline Write a short note on  (150 Words) Sociology and Common Sense Sociology and Economics Interpretative Sociology Sociology as Science of society Tomorrow: Unit -1: Sociology- The Discipline

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Sociology – 2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 54

ARCHIVES 08 November 2014 1) Write notes on ALL of the following in not more than 200 words each: (a) Education for development: the sociological implications of the new education policy. (b) Communal tensions: their economic and social background. (c) Urban emerging pattern of rural leadership. (d) Urban decay: the culture of overcrowded neighbourhoods and slums …

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 52

ARCHIVES 06 November 2014 1) Critically assess R.K. Mertion’s views on the contributions of research to the  development of sociological theory. 2)  How do you relate the educational system to the economic development in India? 3) Discuss the role of religion to the world today. Has the supergrowth of science any de  mystifying effect on religion?

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 51

ARCHIVES 05 November 2014 1) Discuss Durkheim’s concept of Division of labour. In what way does it differ from that  of classical and neoclassical economists? 3. Show how culture constituted a seminal idea  in B. Malinowski’s works. 2) What is ‘social action’? what is its place in the analytical Frameworks of Max Weber  and Talcott Parsons? …

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 50

ARCHIVES 04 November 2014 1)  Discuss the salient features of the demographic situation in India. What are the  prospects of reducing the birth rate and stabilizing it in the near feature? 2)  How far is generational disaffiliation responsible for youth activism in India? Why is  the Indian youth failing to respond to the national challenges? 3) Write …

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 48

ARCHIVES 31 October 2014 1. Write short notes on ALL of the following is not more than 200 words each: (a) Divorce among the Muslims. (b) Protective discrimination: its sociology and politics. (c) Kula, Vansa and Gotra (d) Inequality in the agrarian social structure. 2. Comment on the distinction between ‘hierarchy’ and ‘social stratification’. Which of …

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 45

ARCHIVES 29 October 2014 Answer in 250 words: 1) Discuss the contributions of Durkheim to sociology. How far did his methodology  influence sociological traditions? 2) How does culture influence personality? Can personality influence culture? How? 3) What are the agencies of social control? Which is the most effective one in a  democratic society?

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Sociology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 44

ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 1)  Write short notes on ALL  the following more than 200 words each: (a) The impact of democratization on the village community. (b) The social background of poverty. (c) Rural-urban migration. (d) The future of tribal culture. 2) Examine the role of caste as a pressure-group in contemporary Indian politics. (250 Words)

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 43

ARCHIVES 22 October 2014 1) Describe the main characteristics of Jaimani system. Do you agree with the view that it  is basically an Institution of politico-economic dominance and dependence? (250 Words) 2)  Discuss the social consequences of economic development in India. Do you share the  view that it has increased economic inequality and failed to …

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 41

ARCHIVES 20 October 2014 1)  Discuss family as a basic and fundamental social institution. Do you think the  changing sex roles necessitate the replacement of family by another institution? (250 Words) 2) Explain the role of community power structure in the political decision-making  processes in the society. Are power and authority getting broad based in …

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 40

ARCHIVES 18 October 2014 1) Discuss Max’s concept of class. Is class struggle inevitable for the elimination of  inequalities and exploitation in the third world societies? (250 Words) 2)  Analyse scientific theory of culture. Will the crisis in culture in the contemporary  society facilitate the emergence of new man? (250 Words) 3)  Write short notes …

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