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Question 1

Appeared in Year: 2017

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Examine the basic postulates of positivism and post-positivism.

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Basic Postulates of Positivism and Post-Positivism

Comte further concretized the conception of a positivist discipline as ‘true knowledge is based upon thinking about physical and social world as causal relationship between realities which we can observe either directly or indirectly’ .

Main Features Associated with Positivism

  • Positivism also focused …

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Question 2

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) : Comparative method

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Comparative Method

  • In order to tackle the problems of society effectively and to make fruitful discoveries, Sociology has to employ precise and well-tested methods of investigation.
  • The comparative method is one such method. This method is as old as Aristotle for it is known that he had made use of this method in his study of political systems. This …

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Question 3

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Discuss how various theoretical perspectives in sociology have in their own way broadened and enriched the understanding and explanation of society, ever since the inception of sociology. (Paper-2)

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Sociology

  • Sociology stared with functionalist perspective and has matured to become a full-fledged discipline today.
  • Every perspective adds new dimensions and enriched our understanding of society.
  • Though none of the perspectives is sufficient in itself but all of them together help us to understand the complex nature of social reality.

Various Perspec…

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Question 4

Appeared in Year: 2018

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Is the theory of cultural lag valid in present times? Discuss. (Paper-1)

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Theory of Cultural Lag

  • Yes, Cultural lag is present in society, the term cultural lag refers to the “notion that culture takes time to catch up with technological innovations, and that social problems and conflicts are caused by this lag” .
  • Ogburn believed that material and non-material cultures change in different ways. Change in material culture ha…

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Question 5

Appeared in Year: 2016

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Describe the basic postulates of scientific method. How far are these followed in sociological research? (Paper-1)

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Scientific Method

  • Scientific Method, in general, refers to any systematic, rational and objective set of steps to explore the truth or new knowledge or for investigating phenomena or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
  • It is more generally associated with natural sciences and discovery of laws, which govern behavior of matter, is at the he…

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Question 6

Appeared in Year: 2015

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Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society.

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Historical Method in the Study of Society

  • History and sociology have a very close relation. According to G E Howard, ‘History is past sociology, sociology is present history’ . Philosophy and history are considered as the mother of all social sciences. Karl Marx and Durkheim pioneered use of historical data in their sociological discourse.
  • Karl Marx՚…

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Question 7

Appeared in Year: 2017

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Examine ethnomethodologically and phenomenological perspective as critique of positivism.

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Ethnomethodologically and Phenomenological Perspective

  • Positivism is an approach of studying sociology as a discipline which aims at employing principles similar to those in natural sciences.
  • Comte further concretized the conception of a positivist discipline as ′ true knowledge is based upon thinking about physical and social world as causal relatio…

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