2017

Q.2 How evolutionary theories of sociology provide a stimulating gesture to transform

societies? Compare and contrast the classical and neo-classical school of thoughts for
understanding phenomenon of social change.

Q.3 What are core elements which lead to develop rigorous research design in social
research?

Q.4 Discuss in brief the socio-cultural factors that may enhance and retard the process of
social and cultural change in societies.

Q.5 Marx and Weber theorized that modern society alienated people. How do their
approaches contrast each other and how their concepts of alienation can be compared with
Durkheim's concept of anomic?

Q.6 What is the role of culture in socialization of an individual to become a useful member
of a society? Discus what cultural patterns help to explain this phenomenon.

Q.7 Terrorism has become a real and potential threat to the global peace and stability. What
role social scientists can play to combat their problem?

Q.8 Write notes on the following:

(A) Political economy of globalization
(B) Regional migration

2016

Q. No. 2. Discuss the application of Sociology in agriculture, health and industries with

examples.

(20)

Q. No. 3. Why social stratification is an inevitable for a society? Explain its determinants in the

context of Pakistani society.

(20)

Q. No. 4. Culture is the essence of the worthwhile, but there is a clear menace to the very soul of

the citizen when culture becomes a tool in the hands of the regime of the day with

which to transform the outlook of the citizen. Comment.

(20)

Q. No. 5. Youth is an asset of any nation but Pakistani youth is inclined towards youth bulge.

What strategies being an expert suggests the state to put the youth on positive track?

Give your suggestions in the light of sociological theories.

(20)

Q. No. 6. Describe the major work of Robert king Merton in Sociology. Explain his work with

suitable examples.

(20)

Q. No. 7. Which types of research by objective are commonly being used by NGOs and explain

these types of research with suitable examples?

(20)

Q. No. 8. Write comprehensive notes on the following social thought. (10 each)

(a) Law of three stages by Comte

(b) Suicide by Durkheim

2015

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Sociology Paper 2015

NOTE: Choose any FOUR:

Q. No. 2. Discuss the major contributions of Max Weber in understanding the society
theoretically.

Q. No. 3. Discuss Migration as a social Phenomenon.

Q. No. 4. Discuss in detail the Karl Marx's "Theory of Labour".

Q. No. 5. Define the term "Community" and discuss its important characteristics.

Q. No. 6. Define term "Social Change" and discuss it as a Social Process.

Q. No. 7. Define the term "Social Problem" and discuss Crime as a Social Problem?

Q. No. 8. Write a note in detail on "Evolutionary Theory" given by Ibn-I-Khaldun.

2014

PART II

2. Discuss attribution theories with special reference to media portrayals of social

issues. Explain the role of dispositional traits and situational factors for individual
actions or decision making.

3. What is the mind construction and explain if it is a planned activity? Discuss the
role of education policy towards the formation of social mind and also show its
importance in a separate paragraph.

4. What is a social organization? Discuss how precepts about caste and social
classes influences smooth running of society.

5. Discuss the burgeoning role of social media in Pakistan. Explain the importance
of regulating the mainstream electronic media towards the achievement of
national goals. Illustrate your answer with examples from Pakistan.

6. What is the trained incapacity? Write two examples about two institutions in
Pakistan where trained incapacity is promoted and where empowerment is
encouraged.

7. Define the concept of perception and reality Discuss how perception of people
are manoeuvred to influence public opinion. Explain your answer with examples
from Pakistan.

8. Write short notes on the following

a. Education as a factor of development

b. Security as a social construct

2013

Q:2 Heredity versus group influence has given birth to controversy in explaining
socialisation process. Where do you locate yourself in the theoretical debate?

Q:3 Is Max Weber more relevant than Durkheim in today's globalising world? Discuss with
reference to their theoretical contributions.

Q: 4 What is hypothesis? Develop a hypothesis and identify:

(a) independent variables
(b) dependant variable and
(c) mediating variable (if any)

Q: 5 Define and differentiate between caste and class. Discuss the dynamics of classes in
the existing feudal system.

Q: 6 Discuss as to how the process of social and cultural change in Pakistan can be
accelerated? Your answer must include theoretically relevant factors in the rate of change.

Q: 7 Discuss the nature and genesis of institutions along with the change taking place in
Pakistani family.

Q: 8 Write comprehensive notes on any two of the following:

(a) Marxist influence on sociological theory
(b) Determinants of social mobility
(c) Institutional evasions
(d) Social Planning

2012

Part-ll

Attempt ONLY FOUR questions.

Q.2. Define culture invasion? Explain in detail the role of technological innovation and mass
media in the revolution of rising expectations and the disruption of traditional society of
Pakistan.

Q.3. Explain in detail the analysis f social conflict in capitist society shown by the prominent
sociologist and economist Karl Marx.

Q.4. Discuss in detail the accelerating and decelerating factors of social change.How culture
ethnocentrism promotes social change and maintain social order.

Q.5. Define ethnomethodology. Explain in detail Garfinkel view regarding

ethnomethodology. How he used ethnomethodology in the field of sociological resarch and
inquiry.?

Q.6. Define suicide and its type. Explain in detail the theory of anomy prsented by Emile-
Durkhein. In what way the theory would be helpful in the solution of current involvement
of Pakistani youth in suicidal attempts.
Q.7. Define urban sprawling. Explain in detail the socioeconomic impacts of peripheral areas
on crime rate of urban society of Pakistan.

Q.8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

(i) Culture diffusion and schools of thoughts on culture diffusion.

(ii) Role of mosque in the integration of Pakistani society.

(iii) Changing family pattern, its causes and consequences.

(iv) The role of government and non-governmental orgainization in poverty alleviation of

Pakistan.

2011

2 Define the term "Social change" and discuss the process of social change in
group behaviour.

Q3 Define the term "Social problem" and discuss the causes of drug abuse in
Pakistan.

Q4 Discuss in detail "Urbanization as a process".

Q5 Write a note in detail on "Evolutionary Theory" given by Ibn-i-Khaldun.

Q6 Discuss in detail "Theory of Labour" given by Karl Marx.

Q7 Define the term "Social Research" and discuss the procedure "How to conduct
a Research?"

Q8 Discuss the status of elderly people in Pakistani society.

2010

Part II. Attempt 4 questions

Q2) Discuss critically the theories of social action and bureacracy presented by Max Weber.
How the theory of bureaucracy is relevant to situation in Pakistan? Discuss with logic and
evidence

Q3)what is internal validity that influences social science research design? what are different
threats to internal validity? discuss with examples

Q4) what is role of biradri/castes in political system of Pakistan? support your anwer with
data and evidence from previous general election results in pakistani society.

Q5) Discuss the role of media in social and cultural change in pakistan. what type of social
planning/policy is needed to direct this change in the context of our own social and cultural
values. discuss with examples.

Q6) urbanization in pakistan is increasing day by day. how do you look into the future of
major cities in pakistan? discuss in light of terror and security situation in these cities.

Q7) how do you perceive the future of family institution/system in pakistan.? discuss with
examples especially keeping in view marriage, elderly and youth problems in the families.

Q8) write short notes on the following:

a. Poverty in Pakistan
b. Drug abuse in Pakistan

2009

Q.2. Discuss the major contributors of Max Weber in understanding the society
theoretically.

Q.3. Discuss the term Social Research and explain the important steps of inducting social
research.

Q.4. Discuss Migration as a social phenomenon.

Q.5. Define the term “Social Change”. How it occurs in a traditional society? Disucss it in
detail.

Q.6. Karl Marx “Theory of Labour” Discuss in detail.

Q.7. Define the term “Social Problem”. Discuss smuggling a social problem in a society.

Q.8. Define the term “Community” and discuss the important characteristics of rural and
urban community.

2008

.2. Karl Marx has discussed labour theory of value in detail. What do you understand by that
theory; write your answer in detail. (20)
Q.3. What type of survey would you use to study young criminals? Defend the logic og
choice in detail. (20)

Q.4. Migration from rural to urban area is on the rise in Pakistan. Discuss all the positive
and negative points at the origin and destination keeping theory of migration into
consideration. (20)

Q.5. In what respects are your values similar to those of your parents? In what respects do
they differ? How do you explain these differences? (20)

Q.6. Why does dissatisfaction with bureaucracy arises? What is major obstacle in eliminating
bureaucratic features which cause resentment. Discuss in detail. (20)

Q.7. What do you understand by social mobility? Discuss “do transfer of payments aid or
discourage social mobility”. (20)

Q8. Write short notes on following: (20)

a) Effects of Population Policy 2002

b) Internal migration

2007

Q.1. Individual is product of society and culture. Different methods of socialization lead to a variety of
building norms and values in the personality of individuals. Discuss: (a) the relationsship of indiviual,
society and culture. (b) different methods of socialization (c) the variation exemplified due to different
methods of socialization in norms and values.

Q.2. What major contributions were made by Emile Durkhiem and Max Weber to the understanding of
society theoretically? How far the two theories can be taken relevant today?

Q.3.Aresearch design is a roadmap for investigation. Discuss the major decisions a researcher makes in
designing a study. While discussing decisions, identify a research problem with reference to which the
designinghas been envisaged.

Q.4. Discuss the class structure of Pakistani society with special rrefrence to: (a) the influence of the
class structure at the time of independence. (b) the determinants of social mobility (c) the feudal system

Q.5. Political thinkers in Pakistan lament that man in the street is alienated. Do u agree to the statement
and if you agree give reasons. Discuss: (A) nature of alienation (b)Integration (c) Integrative patterns in
Pakistan
Q.6. Write a comprehensive note( with an outline) on any three of the following: (a) Incentives and
inhibitions to social and cultural change in Pakistan. (b) Rural-Urban convergence and the future of cities
in Pakistan (c)The nature and genesis of social institutions with special refrence to political institutions.
(d) Demographic transitions identifying the stage in Pakistan.

Q.7. In the light of theoretical perspectives (Hegel, Marx, Coser,Mills) explain the true nature of conflict.
Discuss the various forms of pervasive conflict in Pakistan Society.

2006

Q.1. what is the role of C.W. Mills in the development of Frankfurt school of conflict theory?
Where and how he differs from his contemporaries? Discuss with evidence.

Q.2. What is a research design? What type of research design can used for studying the
problems of drug addiction/HIV/AIDS in Pakistani society? Discuss with examples.

Q.3. rural-Urban migration is causing labour-drain from rural communities. What problems
this situation is creating in the labour market of rural communities. As a subject scholor,
what solutions do you suggest to minimize these problems? Discuss with examples.

Q.4. there is a thesis that “the development programmes/ strategies to change the fate of
poor farming community in rural Pakistan are not based upon the evidence-based policy.
Therefore, a failure in this regard is being faced for the last several decades”. How do you
support this thesis? Make an evidence-based argument in the light of different
evaluations/assessments made for rural development in Pakistan.

Q.5. what role biradri/caste system is playing in decision making on political issues
especially local bodies elections in rural areas of Pakistan? How this biradri-based political
organization influences the community development process? Discuss in the light of
issues/conflicts arising from the situation and their impact on the individual, family and
society.

Q.6. Define social institution. What is the significance of family, religion and education as
institutions in the process of socialization? Explain your answer with examples from Pakistan
society.

Q.7. write short notes on the following:

a) Drug Abuse
b) Social Conflicts