Sociology Discussion Thread for 2017 Mains

CaptainCool

Seeing the enthusiasm of people who have written main this year(2016) and kind of discussion they used to had encouraged me to start a new discussion thread for people preparing for 2017. Hope more people join this thread and and make our preparation holistic one. Especially for people who do not join any coaching for the subject as conceptual clarity of different topics are necessary with the changing pattern of exam.

Senior helps will be immensely appreciated .Also, help us in guiding what not to read and their mistakes which they did which can be avoided.

CaptainCool

@akrao_iimb @choudhary_007 @Geheimnisse @never_back_down @MD47 @Kisaan @diablo2 @raksha @Jaime_Lannister @aman131 @GlobalBaba @

Your Suggestions are most welcome from experience of 2016 Mains Paper

lutiyanzone 1988

Seems like some good reading of books is required ..not usual coaching stuff.

CaptainCool

I have doubt over the questions in paper 1 which are application based e.g -

QN. Analyze the manifest and latent function of 'security of tenure of bureaucrats in the light of Merton's theory. (2016)

QN. Using Merton’s concepts of ‘manifest ’ and ‘latent ’ functions, explain the persistence of corruption in
Indian society.(2014)

Even after reading R.K merton theory of manifest and latent function i am unable to find any source which refer to the aspect related to bureaucracy or corruption in Merton's theory.

raksha

@akrao_iimb @choudhary_007 @Geheimnisse @never_back_down @MD47 @Kisaan @diablo2 @raksha @Jaime_Lannister @aman131 @GlobalBaba @

Your Suggestions are most welcome from experience of 2016 Mains Paper

Sorry..did not write.

lutiyanzone 1988

I have doubt over the questions in paper 1 which are application based e.g -

QN. Analyze the manifest and latent function of 'security of tenure of bureaucrats in the light of Merton's theory. (2016)

QN. Using Merton’s concepts of ‘manifest ’ and ‘latent ’ functions, explain the persistence of corruption in
Indian society.(2014)

Even after reading R.K merton theory of manifest and latent function i am unable to find any source which refer to the aspect related to bureaucracy or corruption in Merton's theory.

Manifest function of security of tenure- B remains committed -dedicated -do not fall for any form of influence both internally and externally-free from corruption.

Latent function-Same security of tenure makes it inefficient-Makes B indulge in corruption considering the provision of securoty of tenure-quote how art 311 ended up serving this latent function from originally being meant to serve the manifest function.

Now try corruption brother else will throw light on it also

aman131

I have doubt over the questions in paper 1 which are application based e.g -

QN. Analyze the manifest and latent function of 'security of tenure of bureaucrats in the light of Merton's theory. (2016)

QN. Using Merton’s concepts of ‘manifest ’ and ‘latent ’ functions, explain the persistence of corruption in
Indian society.(2014)

Even after reading R.K merton theory of manifest and latent function i am unable to find any source which refer to the aspect related to bureaucracy or corruption in Merton's theory.

Manifest function of security of tenure- B remains committed -dedicated -do not fall for any form of influence both internally and externally-free from corruption.

Latent function-Same security of tenure makes it inefficient-Makes B indulge in corruption considering the provision of securoty of tenure-quote how art 311 ended up serving this latent function from originally being meant to serve the manifest function.

Now try corruption brother else will throw light on it also

I will give you hint for corruption wala question.
Just think of obvious perceptions/consequences of corruption as it is observed by a layman- thats manifest

now despite so many problems and negatives of corruption which you have thought above, why it persists? Kuch to functional role play kr raha hoga ..think ( u can take hint from usa ka political achine)
Keep writing

lutiyanzone 1988

I will give you hint for corruption wala question.
Just think of obvious perceptions/consequences of corruption as it is observed by a layman- thats manifest

now despite so many problems and negatives of corruption which you have thought above, why it persists? Kuch to functional role play kr raha hoga ..think ( u can take hint from usa ka political achine)
Keep writing

Thanks sirji. aise hi apna experience share kar diya kariye..it will benefit 2017 wale socio aspirants ..I left this for @CaptainCool bhai to think and build on this line of thinking else will do the write up for this one.

CaptainCool

In-spite of so many dysfunctions attached to corruption, corruption are still prevalent in our society because of its latent function : -
1. Corruption makes things done in places where it would have taken years for files to move . Saves time.
2. It compensate for the low wage of the public officers.
3. Quick source of money.
4. Creates informal association of give and take

For these latent function corruption is still prevalent in the Indian Society

@lutiyanzone 1988 @aman131 review please

lutiyanzone 1988

In-spite of so many dysfunctions attached to corruption, corruption are still prevalent in our society because of its latent function : -
1. Corruption makes things done in places where it would have taken years for files to move . Saves time.
2. It compensate for the low wage of the public officers.
3. Quick source of money.
4. Creates informal association of give and take

For these latent function corruption is still prevalent in the Indian Society

@lutiyanzone 1988 @aman131 review please

great bhai spot on ...adding one or two things..

It would be good if we can assess it from the perspective of ..like how it affects the structure ..of the indian society offer opportunity for social mobility..it cools down to an extent the class rivalries or antagonism. bcoz it provides opportunities for those in position of power to usurp one form of capital or other..like those having social capital can use it through corruption to gain economic capital...etc

how it affects the social relationship in the society latently like how it serves as a tool for mobilizing faith of the people in the virtues...thus strengthening moral fibre of the society.eg 2011 Anna movement

How it affects the institutions in the indian society in unintended manner..eg. economy..how parallel economy of corruption relatively shielded India against the global economic meltdown in 2008 .

Ricardo Weber

For these latent function corruption is still prevalent in the Indian Society

@lutiyanzone 1988 @aman131 review please


great bhai spot on ...adding one or two things..



Nice ponts @lutiyanzone 1988 ..... can any one suggest the right source have definitions of sociological key words which can be directly as introduction in questions which demands explanation or describing


Senior players your inputs will be immensely appreciated. Thank in advance waiting for your replies guys.