M.A-M.A Sociology SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES AND PERSPECTIVES (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES AND PERSPECTIVES
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Define sociological theory. Explain the characteristics of it.
2. Explain the hierarchy of sciences given by comte.
3. Write a short note on development of functionalism.
4. Briefly explain the contribution made by Durkheim towards Religion.
5. What is meant by Dialectical materialism?
6. Write a brief note on Dramaturgy.
7. Bring out the characteristics of Alienation.
8. Examine briefly socio-cultural dynamics given by sorokin.
SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Explain the theory of organic Analogy given by spencer.
10. Distinguish between manifest and latent function.
11. Analyse the various types of conflicts as given be coser.
12. Elucidate Ethomethodelegical perspective when by Garfinkel.
13. Explain the theory of circulation of Elites by pareto.
14. Discuss the evolutionary doctrine given by spencer.
15. Examine the theory of information and communication by Garfinkel

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