IASbaba’s TLP OPTIONAL – 2017 : Sociology [19th July, 2017] – Day 9

Archives

Q. Write short answers of the following questions in about 150-200 words each: (4×15 = 60 Marks)

1. What is the function of crime according to Durkheim ?
2. What did Emile Durkheim mean by ‘collective conscience’ ?
3. What did Emile Durkhiem mean by ‘mechanical solidarity’ and ‘organic solidarity’?
4. Define social facts. Outline the main characteristics of social facts.

Q. Answer the following questions in about 250-300 words each: (2×20 = 40 Marks)

1. Discuss Durkheim’s attempt to establish sociology as a science.
2. Discuss Durkheim’s concept of Division of labour. In what way does it differ from that of classical and neoclassical economists?