BSOC-133 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES in English Solved Question Paper December 2023

BSOC-133 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES Solved Question Paper December 2023

SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES
Course Code: BSOC-133

1. Discuss Marx’s view on social change and
revolution. 20
2. Explain the influence of positivism on
Durkheim’s ideas. 20
3. Discuss Durkheim’s perspective on religion
with reference to the study on totemism. 20
4. Explain the concept of authority. In what way
does it differ from power ? 20

5. “Economic activity and economic structure is
the basis of social life.” Discuss with reference
to the viewpoint of Marx. 20
6. Discuss Marx’s view on political economy. 20
7. Compare Marx’s and Weber’s views on class.
20
8. Write short notes on the following : 4×5=20
(i) Rationalisation
(ii) Organic solidarity
(iii) Ideal types
(iv) Dehumanisation of the working class