ESO-13 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2017-18 FOR IGNOU BDP

IGNOU BA/BDP Solved Assignment

ESO-13 Elective Course in Sociology (Sociological Thoughts)

QUESTIONS SOLVED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT:

SECTION-I

1. Explain the central ideas of Auguste Comte towards the development of sociology.
2. Discuss Durkheim’s views on social solidarity.

SECTION-II

3. Outline Marx’s ideas on social change.
4. Discuss Robert Merton’s postulates of functional analysis.
5. What is Ideal Type? Discuss its characteristics.
6. Discuss Malinowski’s concept of culture as an integrated whole.

SECTION-III

7. Distinguish between ‘mechanical solidarity’ and ‘organic solidarity’.
8. Define mode of production.