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Question 1

Appeared in Year: 2012

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Write short notes on the following, keeping sociological perspective in view (Each short note in bout 150 words each) : Universalism vs. particularism

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Universalism vs Particularism

  • Answer: Parson linked the social section and social system on the basis of pattern variable and term social system as solution, If dilemmas occurred in pattern variables.
  • Parson said that while performing the action there must be dilemma occur in social action, and then Parson termed same pattern variable to solve these …

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Question 2

Appeared in Year: 2018

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How can Parsons՚ AGIL framework be used to analyses key problems is a society? Discuss. (Paper-1)

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Parson՚s AGIL Framework

  • According to Parsons ′ a plurality of social actions, meaningfully related gives rise to a social system.
  • The methodological tool that he suggests here for the analysis of system is known as “the systematic approach” .
  • Parsons identifies four needs which he calls as functional pre-requisites of any social system. They are – ‘AG…

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Question 3

Appeared in Year: 2017

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Critically analyse Talcott Parsons conception of pattern variable ′ .

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Talcott Parson՚s Conception of Pattern Variable

  • Role being the most important element of the social system. Its performance generates forces of strain and tension. The extent of strain depends on the way role expectations are institutionalized in the society and also on the degree of values of role expectations which are internalised by an actor.
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Question 4

Appeared in Year: 2016

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Describe the functional prerequisites of social system as given by Talcott Parsons. Examine in the context of a university as a social system. (Paper-1)

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Prerequisites of Social System as Given by Talcott Parsons

  • Talcott Parsons is the most outstanding exponent of the social system theory. In 1951, Parsons published his work, ‘The Social System’ .
  • It was Parsons՚ first major attempt to present his basic outline of a general theory of society. In The Social System his emphasis shifted from unit act to …

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Question 5

Appeared in Year: 2013

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Examine the relevance of Parsonian Social System in the present society.

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Parsonian Social System

  • According to Parsons ′ a plurality of social actions, meaningfully related gives rise to a social system. The methodological tool that he suggests here for the analysis of system is known as “the systematic approach” .
  • Parsons identifies four needs which he calls as functional pre-requisites of any social system. They are – ‘A…

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Question 6

Appeared in Year: 2015

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How is social equilibrium maintained in Parsonian framework?

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Social Equilibrium and Parsonian Framework

  • Social change is the alteration in patterns of social structure, social institutions, and social behaviour over time. Social change can vary in its scope and in speed. We can talk of small scale or large scale changes. Social change is a value-neutral term, in the sense that the sociologists do not study so…

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Question 7

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Write short answers of the following questions in about 150 words each: 10 × 5 = 50 Marks

Functional Prerequisites

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Functional Prerequisites

  • Society has certain basic necessary conditions, which must be satisfied for its survival. Such basic needs and requirements which are required for functioning of society are known as functional prerequisites. There are different viewpoints regarding the identification of functional prerequisites of society.
  • For example, Davis…

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Question 8

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Pattern Variables (Marks-10)

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Pattern Variables

  • Pattern variable refers to the dichotomy within the range of orientation, both ‘motivational and value’ in which the social actor has to choose one side before the actor can act.
  • In the performance of roles, individuals face dilemmas which occur due to improper internalisation of values related to role expectation.
  • These strains in t…

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