Class 11 Sociology Short Questions with Answers - Sociology And Society

Very Short Question With Answer (1 Mark Each)

Q. 1 How do different societies view what a "good job" is?
Ans . Different societies have different ideas about what makes a job "good." In some places, a good job might mean earning a lot of money, while in others, it could mean having respect and helping the community. This shows that culture and values shape how people think about jobs and what is important in a career.

Q. 2. Why is it important to understand sociology in our daily lives?
Ans. Understanding sociology helps us learn about how people live and interact in society. It helps us see connections between our personal lives and the bigger world. By studying sociology, we can better understand issues like inequality, family roles, and cultural differences. This knowledge can help us make better choices and contribute positively to society.

Q. 3 What role does family background play in a student's education and career choices?
Ans. A student's family background can affect what they study. For instance, if a family values education and encourages learning, the student might choose challenging subjects. On the other hand, if a family is focused on starting a business, the student may feel they should study business-related subjects. Family support and expectations can shape a student's educational path.

Q.4.How do economic and political policies impact job opportunities?
Ans. Economic and political policies can greatly impact job opportunities. For example, if the government creates jobs or supports certain industries, it can lead to more job openings. On the other hand, if there are policies that make it hard for businesses to grow, fewer jobs will be available. So, these policies shape the job market and affect what jobs people can find.

Q.5.What is the sociological imagination?
Ans. The sociological imagination is a way of thinking that helps us understand how our personal lives connect to larger social issues. It means looking at our own problems and seeing how they relate to things happening in society. For example, if someone is unemployed, the sociological imagination helps us think about economic conditions and job availability in the community.

Q.6. What is an Approach?
Ans.An approach is a method in which an individual begins to look at events that occurred in society in a specific manner. When scholars begin to study any specific object in a specific manner, an approach comes in front of us.

Q.7. What are personal problems and public issues in society?
Ans. Personal problems are difficulties that one person faces, like struggling with homework or feeling sad. Public issues are bigger problems that affect many people, like unemployment or homelessness. Understanding how personal problems connect to public issues helps us see that our individual experiences are part of larger social problems that need solutions.

Q.8. How Sociology is a Progressive Science?
Ans. Sociology is a new science which is originated in recent times. Daily new concepts are included in it. That’s why it is known as a progressive science.

Q. 9. Give the meaning of Sociology.
Ans. In simple words, Sociology is the scientific study of society in which the mutual relations of humans are studied.

Q. 10. Give the meaning of Natural Sciences.
Ans. Natural Science is that science is related to nature and biological phenomena with which it tries to find the related facts and theories. For example Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy etc.

Q.11. Give the meaning of Social Sciences.
Ans. Social Sciences are those Sciences which find facts and theories related to human Society. Scientific study of social life is also studied in this. For example Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology etc.

Q. 12. How can understanding sociology help us in our lives?
Ans. Understanding sociology can help us see how society works and how it affects us. It teaches us about different cultures, communities, and social issues. This knowledge can help us make better choices in our own lives, understand others better, and work towards making positive changes in our society.

Q. 13. Give the meaning of Economics.
Ans. According to Dr. Marshall, “Economics on one side is a study of wealth and on the other and more important side a part of the study of man.” 

Q. 14. What is Political Science?
Ans. Political Science studies the origin, development, characteristics organization of state, administrative system of government, related associations, institutions and their functions.

Q. 15. What were the views of Barnes about the relation of Sociology and other Social Sciences?
Ans. Barnes was of the view that, “Sociology is regarded neither as the mistress nor as the land maid of the social sciences but as their sister.”

Short Question With Answer (2 Marks Each)

Ans. 

• When Sociologists use the word society then their meaning is not only by the collection of people. Their meaning of society is by the web of relationships among members of society with which people are joined with each other. 
• Just by collection of some persons, we cannot make a society. Society can be made only when the meaningful relations are established among the people of society. These relations are abstract in nature. We cannot see them and they don’t have any concrete form.
• We can only feel them. They exist in every form of life. We cannot separate them from each other. These are so much interrelated that it is very difficult to differentiate and separate them.
  

Q. 2. Society is abstract. How?
Ans. 

• Society is abstract because it is the web of social relationships. We can neither see nor touch these relations. We can only feel them. 
• Because we cannot touch these relations, that’s why they don’t have any concrete form. That’s why they are abstract.
• Because relations are abstract, that’s why the society made by relations is also abstract.
  

Q. 3. Why is society known as web of relations?
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• All humans live in society. No one can fulfil his needs alone while living in society. That’s why one needs to take help of other humans. 
• He has to make relations with them to take their help. In this way a web of relations occurs in society. 
• This web of relations is known as society.
  

Q. 4.Why is it important to think about gender when choosing a job?*
Ans.

• Gender plays a big role in how people choose jobs and how society views those jobs.
• Sometimes, certain jobs are seen as more suitable for men or women.
• For example, caring professions like nursing are often seen as women's jobs, while engineering is seen as a man's job.
• This can make it harder for people to follow their true interests.
• By studying sociology, we can understand these gender roles and work to change them, encouraging everyone to pursue the jobs they love, regardless of their gender.
• This helps create a fairer society where everyone has equal opportunities.

Q. 5. What is the meaning of society in sociology?
Ans. 

• The meaning of society in sociology is somewhat different. Society is a system of relations in which humans live with each other by making relations with them. 
• Maclver and Page have said that society is a web of social relationships. In this way, society is that system of social relationships in which all the humans, living in a society, are included. 
• Humans depend upon each other to fulfil their needs. That’s why relations are established among them. 
• In this, a web of relations spreads in society in which all humans are tied. This web of relations is known as society.
  

Q. 6. How do social relations form a society?
Ans. 

(i) Relations between different humans exist in society because humans fulfil their needs with the help of these relations. That’s why relations increase with which a web of relations occurs in society. The web of relations is known as society. 

(ii)Humans know their rights and duties while establishing their relations. In this way, a system within relations occurs with which society comes into being. 

(iii) Social relations are the base of structure. If change comes in relations then change also comes in structure. In this was,y change comes in society with changes in relations and structure. In this way, we can say that society comes into being due to social relations.

Q. 7. Society is abstract but a society is concrete. Why?
Ans.

• Society is made by social relations. We cannot see social relations because of which it is abstract. 
• Because social relations are abstract that’s why society is also abstract. 
• A society is not abstract because it is made up by collecting humans. Humans are concrete and that’s why a society is also concrete.
  

Q. 8.What is the connection between individual problems and public issues?*
Ans.

• The connection between individual problems and public issues is very important. 
• When someone faces a personal problem, like losing a job, it can often be linked to a bigger public issue, such as economic changes or job market trends. 
• Sociology teaches us to look at these connections. 
• For instance, if many people are unemployed, it's not just about individual choices; it reflects issues in the economy. 
• By understanding this relationship, we can work on solutions that help both individuals and the community as a whole. 

Q. 9. How many schools about the scope of Sociology are there?
Ans. Two schools are famous for the scope of Sociology and these are formalistic school and synthetic school. Major supporters of formalistic schools are George Simmel, Max Weber, Vierkandt, Tonnies etc. Major supporters of the Synthetic school are Sorokin, Durkheim, Hobhouse etc.

Q. 10. What are the views of formalistic schools about the scope of Sociology?
Ans. Supporters of this school are of the view that, like other social sciences, Sociology is also a special science. According to them, it studies the form of social relations which other social sciences hardly does. In this way because only Sociology studies the forms of social relationships, that’s why it is a special science.

Q. 11. Describe the relationship between sociology and other social sciences.
Ans. 

• Sociology is closely related to other subjects like psychology, economics, and political science.
• While sociology studies how groups behave and interact, psychology focuses on individual thoughts and feelings.
• For example, when studying how a community works, a sociologist looks at social rules and relationships, while a psychologist might study how those relationships affect individual behaviour.
• Similarly, economics looks at money and resources, but sociology explores how economic conditions impact people's lives.
• Political science focuses on government and power, but sociology studies how these systems affect communities and social structures.
• Hence, these subjects often work together to give a complete picture of society.

Q. 12. What is the scope of Sociology?
Ans. Society is the web of social relationships and sociology studies it scientifically. In its study, Sociology studies all the social classes, institutions, associations etc.
About the scope and subject matter of sociology there are two types of views : 
(i) Formalistic School: According to this, it is a special science which studies the forms of social relations. Main supporters of this school are Simmel, Weber, Small, Vierkandt, Von Wiese and Ward.
(ii) Synthetic School: According to this school, it is a general science which studies society as a whole. Main supporters of this school are Durkheim, Hobhouse and Sorokin.

Q. 13. Why is it important to study sociology in today's world?*
Ans. 

• Studying sociology is important today because it helps us understand the complex world we live in.
• It teaches us about the relationships between individuals and society, showing us how our actions are connected to larger social trends.
• In a world with many social issues, like inequality and discrimination, sociology helps us think critically about these problems.
• It also encourages us to be more empathetic and aware of others’ experiences.
• By learning sociology, we can become better citizens who contribute positively to our communities and work towards creating a fairer society for everyone.

Q. 14. Explain the role of a sociologist in society and how it differs from common sense knowledge.
Ans.

• A sociologist is like a detective who studies how people behave in groups and societies. 
• They use special methods to find out the truth about social issues. 
• Unlike common sense, which is based on personal feelings and beliefs, sociology relies on facts and evidence. 
• Common sense might say, "People are poor because they do not work hard," but a sociologist looks deeper to find out that poverty often comes from larger problems, like unfair systems and job availability. 
• So, sociologists try to understand the real reasons behind people's behaviour, not just what seems obvious. 
• They ask questions, collect data, and analyze it to get a clearer picture of society. 

Q. 15. Explain the difference between naturalistic and sociological explanations of behaviour.
Ans.

• Naturalistic explanations focus on biology or individual traits to explain why people behave a certain way.
• For example, saying someone is lazy because they are not physically fit is a naturalistic explanation.
• On the other hand, sociological explanations look at the social environment and structures that influence behaviour.
• For instance, a sociologist might say that a person is not working because there are no jobs available in their community.
• This shows that behaviour is not just about individual choices but is also shaped by social conditions.
• Understanding both types of explanations helps us see the full picture of human behaviour.