pyq/2024/sociology-optional-i/5

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : (50 marks total)

(a) Describe various characteristics of a ‘social fact’. How is rate of suicide a social fact according to Durkheim ? (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Explain G.H. Mead’s idea of development of ‘self’ through the ‘generalised other’. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Describe the differing principles of work organization in feudal and capitalist societies. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) How is ‘power’ different from ‘authority’ ? Discuss various types of authorities as theorized by Max Weber. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Critically examine the roles of science and technology in social change. What is your opinion on their increasing trend in ‘online’ education and teaching ? (10 marks, 150 words)