DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES AND PERSPECTIVES
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 150 words each.
1. Write a note on Comte's theological stage and positive
stage.
2. Evaluate the similarities between biological organism
and social organism.
3. Criticize sharply Spencer's theory of social evolution.
4. Evaluate the concept of Social solidarity according to
Durkheim.
5. What is Dialectical materialism according to Marx?
6. Discuss various types of Residues propounded by Pareto.
7. Analyse Merton's middle range theory.
8. Give a brief account of Harold Garfinkel's contribution to
Ethno methodology.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss elaborately on Comte's classification of sciences.
10. Evaluate Spencer's theory of organic analogy.
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11. Critically analyse Durkheim's contribution in relation to
religion.
12. Examine the theory of class struggle propounded by Karl
Marx.
13. Write an essay on Pareto's concept of society and social
equilibrium.
14. Discuss Sorokin's views on social stratification.
15. Critically analyse Merton's theory of 'Reference Group'.