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MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIOLOGY)
(MSO)

Term-End Examination
June, 2023
MSO-001 : SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES
AND CONCEPTS

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer any five of the following questions

in about 500 words each. Answer at least
two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks.

Section&I

1. What do you understand by ‘Objectification of

Labour’ ? Discuss its effect on the production
process. 20

2. Compare and contrast Weber’s and

Schumpeter’s perspective on
entrepreneurship. 20

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3. Explain the concept of power with reference to

the viewpoint of Anthony Giddens. 20

4. ‘Social structure refers to the relations between

groups.’ Discuss. 20

5. Explain Parsons’ theory of social action. 20

Section&II

6. Critically discuss why modernization process in

India did not lead to institutional and
structural breakdown. 20

7. Discuss gender as the basis of social

stratification. 20

8. Outline Barth’s position on ethnic boundary

maintenance. 20

9. What is ‘Civil Society’ ? Discuss its role in

democracy. 20

10. Discuss how pluralists and elitists differ on

their understanding of state and power. 20
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