University of Calcutta 2008 B.A Sociology (Hons) - -IV - Question Paper

2008

_Write short notes on any lour of the Mowing m

maximum i 00 words each:

(a)    Law of Three Stages

(b)    DarwWsTheorv of Evolution

(cj The French Industrial Revolution

(d)    Pareto's view on Elites

(e)    Religion of Sociology ({) Authority

(g) Social action

2.    Discuss the role ot enlightenment in the development of Sociology.

3.    Evaluate the Positivism of August Comte.

4.    Critically examine Durkheims Theory of Suicide.

5.    Discuss the theory of 'social evolution' presented by Herbert Spencer

6.    Explain Max Weber's view regarding Protestant ethics and spirit of Capitalism.

7.    Discuss the Materialistic Conception of History presented by Marx.

8.    Give your views regarding Mahatma Gandhis conceDt of Ahinsa.

9.    Discuss the contribution of R. K. Mukheijee in the field of Sociology.

10. Write a short essay on Functionalism.