Discuss the contributions of Durkheim to sociology. How far did his methodology influence sociological traditions? (UPSC PYQ)
Discuss Durkheim’s concept of Division of Labour. In what way does it differ from that of classical and neoclassical economists? (UPSC PYQ)
In what respects do you think Weber’s conception of sociology differs from that of Durkheim? Which one of the two is more satisfactory? Substantiate your answer. (UPSC PYQ)
“Why does the individual, while becoming more autonomous, depend more upon society?” – Émile Durkheim(UPSC PYQ)
How well do you think Tonnies, Durkheim, Weber and Marx predicted the character of modern society? Critique.(UPSC PYQ)
Describe various characteristics of a ‘social fact’. How is rate of suicide a social fact according to Durkheim? (UPSC PYQ)
Discuss the distinct sociological method adopted by Emile Durkheim in his study of ‘Suicide’.(UPSC PYQ)
Describe various characteristics of a ‘social fact’. How is rate of suicide a social fact according to Durkheim?(UPSC PYQ)
‘Not all facts about human behavior are necessarily social facts.’ State the meaning of ‘social facts’ and the methods of studying them with reference to this statement(UPSC PYQ)
Compare Karl Marx with Emile Durkheim with reference to the framework of Division of Labour.(UPSC PYQ)