Sociology 2020
 

2- Differentiate between social change and social structural changes. Discuss three key areas which need immediate attention of policy makers.

3- Durkheim emphasized on the functional aspects of religion. However, we observe many instances of religious extremism in Pakistani society. Shed some light on the phenomenon.

4- Do you think Karl Marx's capitalist perspective is applicable to today world?
[PS death to bourgeoisie :)]

5- Max Weber used the term verstehen for better understanding of social actions. Explain the significance of the concept by discussing two examples from social life.

6- How can moral degeneration be scientifically studied? Delineate the entire research process for studying this phenomenon.

7- Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative way of studying any social phenomenon. Elaborate by giving an example of each approach and how that can be inquired?

8- Write notes on the following:
a- types of society
b- caste and class dynamics in Pakistan


( live and let live)

Please help me understand question no. 2.

[QUOTE=alyhamza;1112471]Please help me understand question no. 2.[/QUOTE]
Durkheim says that religious is a binding force that promotes cohesion among people in a society. Because people share same beliefs and values, they show solidarity. Usually such sort of solidarity was depicted in primitive societies where all the people were equal. Durkheim termed such solidarity as 'Mechanical Solidarity'. Now, as the society progressed, it became increasingly complex. Today, 'division of labour' is the hallmark of industrial societies. People are no more similar, but different. Thus, division of labour promotes interdependence among the members in a society. Therefore, the earlier mechanical solidarity no more holds the ground. As people are different, they own different values and beliefs depicted in religious and cultural diversity. A number of factors ensue this diversity i.e., immigration, urbanization, etc. Thus mechanical solidarity today has been replaced by organic solidarity, according to Durkheim. That organic solidarity is based on mutual consensus and rules. Thus, in Pakistan that is an industrial and modern society, Durkheim's view of Functionalist Perspective of Religion no more holds ground because religion is no more a binding force.
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