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O.P. Jindal Global University

Jindal Global Law School
End-term Examination – Semester A

Course Name : Sociology I

Course Code : L-CA-0002
Programme : B.A., LL.B. – Year I (2017)
Session : 2017 - 2018
Time Allowed : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 50

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Answer any five (5) questions of the following in 850 - 1000 words. Each question carries ten (10) marks.

1. According to Peter Berger, ‘the first wisdom of sociology is this—things are not what they seem.’ What is so
distinct about what sociologists do? How does it challenge common sense understandings of the social world?
Give examples.

2. How did Emile Durkheim define mechanical and organic solidarity? Does organic solidarity automatically
emerge in modern societies? Explain how the forced division of labour in modern industrial societies
necessarily result in a decline in social stability and cohesion.

3. Max Weber said that the world is becoming increasingly rationalized and bureaucratized. How does Weber
explain the rationalization of society and, more specifically, its bureaucratization? Would you agree that his
ideas are still relevant today as shown by “McDonaldization” of society? Explain.

4. Elaborate on “scientific approach” in social science research with reference to various methods and techniques
of data collection. Specifically explain: (a) Ethnography (b) Survey method. Does all sociological research
inherently face ethical dilemmas? Explain.

5. Few issues have been as contested as the nature, functions and future trajectories of the Indian joint family.
Critically analyse the modernization thesis that the traditional Indian joint family system is being replaced by
the nuclear family? How have the recent sociological studies provided fresh perspective on Indian family and
kinship? Explain with examples.

6. Do you agree that social stratification is a universal phenomenon? Explain the difference between close and
open system of stratification with reference to the caste system and its role in shaping mobility.

7. Gender is a social construct. Explain with reference to feminist theories on gender and sexuality.

8. Discuss how the ecological and the cultural approaches help us in understanding the transformation of the
city. Give examples.

9. Religion is one of the sociology’s enduring concerns. Do you think religion is less important in the lives of
people today? How would you explain the newer developments in religion (such as religious fundamentalism
and its use of social media) in contemporary societies?

10. Write short notes (400-450 words) on any two (2) of the following: (2 × 5 =10 Marks)
a) Historical materialism
b) Impression management
c) New social movements
d) Digital revolution in the media and society

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