Kerala SSLC Notes Class 10 Social Science Sociology : What? Why?

Kerala SSLC Notes Class 10 Social Science Sociology : What? Why?

Kerala SSLC Notes Class 10 Social Science Part 2 Book for Chapter 11 Sociology : What? Why? by SSLC Teacher Kerala Class 10 Board Exam. This SSLC Notes Class 10 Social Science will help students to prepare for Kerala Syllabus SSLC history, SSLC Geography focus area, sslc social science.

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SSLC Notes Class 10 Social Science – Sociology : What? Why?

1) ……………… is regarded as the father of sociology.

a) Theodor Adorno b) Auguste Comte

c) Jane Addams d) Pierre Bourdieu

2) The theory of evolution was written by ………………

a) John Bowlby                    b) Mary Ainsworth

c) Charles Darwin d) Erik Erikson

3) The study of sociology started in India during the beginning of the ………………..

a) 18th century                    b) 19th century

c) 20th century d) 21th century

4) History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, Psychology, etc. are different branches of …………..

a) Science                    b) Technology

c) Medical                    d) Social Science

5) ………………….. is a distinct subject area which undertakes a comprehensive study of the relation between man and his social environment.

a) Sociology b) Psychology       c) Philosophy        d) History

6) The 19th century is known in history as the …………………….

a) Age of Technology b) Age of Revolutions

c) Age of Power d) Age of Modernism

7) Auguste Comte was the …………. thinker.

a) French b) German c) British     d) Italian

8) sociology is considered as a……………..

a) study of the particular part of society.

b)study of the higher class in society.

c) comprehensive study of society.

d) study of the lower class in society.

9) Studies in sociology are conducted for educational and ……………. purposes.

a) practical b) devotional c) historical d) theoretical

10) There are two types of observation: Participant observation and …………..

a) Implicit observation b) Non participant observation

c) Typical observation d) None of the above

Answers: (1) – b, (2) – c, (3) – c, (4) – d,  (5) – a, (6) – b, (7) – a, (8) – c, (9) – a, (10) – b

Very Short Answer Questions.

1)What are the different branches of social science?

Answer: History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, Psychology, etc. are different branches of Social Science.

2) What is Sociology?

Answer: Sociology is the scientific study of the social aspects of human life.

3) Which century is known in history as the ‘Age of Revolutions’?

Answer: The 19th century is known in history as the ‘Age of Revolutions’.

4) Write any two areas in Sociology?

Answer: Social relations and social problems.

5) Write any two methods of study in Sociology?

Answer: Social survey and case study.

6) Who is regarded as the father of sociology?

Answer: Auguste Comte the French thinker is regarded as the father of sociology.

7) Who did utilise the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin for the study of society?

Answer: Herbert Spencer was the thinker who utilised the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin for the study of the society.

8) When did the study of sociology start in India?

Answer: The study of sociology started in India during the beginning of the 20th century.

9) In which university the department of Sociology was first started?

Answer:  A department for sociology was first started at the University of Bombay.

10) Write any two names of Indian sociologists?

Answer: G. S. Khurey and A. R. Desai are Indian sociologists.

Short Answer Questions.

1) Which factor in France led to the rise of sociology after the Revolution?

Answer: The social issues in France after the Revolution led to the rise of sociology.

2) What did Herbert Spencer clarify about society?

Answer: Herbert Spencer clarified that just as biological evolution, the society had passed through various stages and reached the present stage.

3) What type of subject sociology is?

Answer: Sociology is a distinct subject area that undertakes a comprehensive study of the relation between man and his social environment.

4) Which three revolutions did pave the way for the emergence of sociology?

Answer: Renaissance or scientific Revolution, French Revolution, and Industrial Revolution paved the way for the emergence of sociology.

7) Write the names of thinkers who have made important contributions to the development of sociology?

Answer: Thinkers like Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, etc. have made important contributions to the development of sociology.

6) Write the names of Indian sociologists who have made valuable contributions to the study of sociology in India?

Answer: G. S. Khurey, A. R. Desai, S.C. Dubey, M.N. Sreenivas, D.P. Mukharjee, etc. have made valuable contributions to the study of sociology in India.

Long Answer Questions:

1) Why should we do the study of sociology?Write its areas?

Answer: Considering the scope of sociology, it is useful to get in the habit of self-study. It is necessary to understand the importance and purpose of sociology and study accordingly. In such a case, the point of view should be taken into consideration while studying the subject.

Sociology is not only the study of inter relationship between individuals and events but also the problems like unemployment, communal conflicts, problems of the villagers, poverty, etc.we should do the study of sociology because it helps to formulate the right perspective of society. It helps to get an objective knowledge of one’s society and other societies. It helps to know the relation between the individual and the social institutions. It studies social problems precisely. It also helps to find the solution for social problems. It is beneficial for social planning and development. It alsoguides social welfare measures by conducting studies on the backward sections, the exploited, and people who have faced discrimination and oppression.

Sociology is studied in various fields. In today’s modern age, sociology has reached to every field. Because in every field human relations and their behaviour are seen to be more important.The main areas of sociology are: Social institutions, Social groups, Social relations, Socialisation, Social control, Communities, Social changes, Social problems etc. It is important to consider the scope of each of these areas for the study of sociology.

2) Describe the various sociological study methods.

Answer: There are various methods of study in sociology. Such as Social surveys, Interviews, Observation, Case studies, etc. These methods of study in sociology are conducted for educational and practical purposes.

a) Social Survey: Social Survey is one of the best methods of study in sociology. It is the most suitable method for the study of sociology. It helps to formulate a comprehensive point of view of the topic, based on the data collected from a group of selected people.

b) Interview: Interview is another method of study in sociology. It is an important method used to collect information in sociology. This is a method by which information is collected orally. An interview is a talk between the interviewer and the interviewee. As a method of study, it helps to know and analyse the attitudes, views, beliefs, habits, etc. of the individuals.

c) Observation: Observation is the basic method of study in sociology also. It is the more relevant method. It is a method by which whatever is seen, heard, and experienced is recorded truthfully. There are two types of observation.1) Participant observation and 2) Non-participant observation.

d) Case study: The case study is also an important method of study in sociology. Sociology uses case studies for collecting data. Such studies will be exact and comprehensive. The topic under study using this method is called a case. The detailed study of the case is the case study.

3) Write a detailed note on Case Study.

Answer: The case study is used to make an in-depth study on rare and different social phenomena and problems. Such studies will be exact and comprehensive. The topic under study using this method is called a case. The detailed study of the case is the case study. Sociology uses case studies for collecting data.

Sociology uses different research methods to make in-depth and vast studies of the different aspects of the present complex society. The case study is one of them. It is an in-depth study of a person, a group of people, or an event. It helps to collect data about a particular case.

Practice is required to understand the case study method. The skill to analyze the case study method can be developed as well as to understand the questions based on the actual situation in a field and to develop a habit of thinking independently.

Updated: April 9, 2022 — 5:02 pm

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