Syllabus of Day-19
Sociological Thinkers (Robert K. Merton)
a. Latent and manifest functions
b. conformity and deviance
c. reference groups
Source – IGNOU ESO-13 CHAPTER 29,30,31
Q1. Write short note on Robert Mertons’ views on manifest and latent functions.(150 words,10 marks)
How to attempt this question?
Introduction – Write what is latent and manifest functions in brief.
Body – Explain in detail latent and manifest functions. Write examples of it. Write Mertons’ views.
Conclusion – Write simple straight forward conclusion
Q2. Write short note on conformity and deviance-(150 words, 10 marks.)
How to attempt this question?
Introduction – Write what is conformity and deviance in brief.
Body – Elaborate on conformity and daviance. Write examples for what is confirmatory and for what is deviance.
Conclusion – Write simple straight forward balanced conclusion.
Q3. Analyse concept of reference group given by Robert k Merton. (250 words, 20 marks)
How to attempt this question?
Introduction – Write in brief what is reference group theory.
Body – Elaborate on reference group theory, write components of reference group, examples of reference group,write how reference group how important persons life etc.
Conclusion – Simple straight forward conclusion should be written.
