Class 12 Sociological Thought: Advanced Concepts Worksheet

Which of Émile Durkheim's concepts best describes a state of normlessness, leading to social disorganization and individual despair, often associated with rapid industrialization?

Max Weber's concept of 'rationalization' primarily refers to the increasing dominance of what in modern society?

According to Karl Marx, the 'fetishism of commodities' describes the perception of the social relationships involved in production as relationships among ____ rather than among people.

Which of the following best represents the core of Talcott Parsons' structural functionalism?

Who among the following thinkers introduced the concept of 'Verstehen' (interpretive understanding) as crucial for sociological inquiry?

The idea that religion often serves as 'the opium of the people' by dulling their pain and masking exploitation is associated with the historical materialist perspective of ____.

Durkheim differentiated societies based on their type of social solidarity, moving from ____ solidarity in traditional societies to organic solidarity in modern societies.

Max Weber identified three ideal types of legitimate domination: rational-legal, traditional, and ____.

Briefly explain how Marx's concept of 'alienation' manifests in a capitalist factory setting.

How does Durkheim's understanding of collective conscience differ from an individual's personal conscience?