CSS Sociology Past Paper 2021

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Part-II questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Many scholars argue that the contemporary world we live in is predominantly dominated by a global culture. Do you agree that we live in a society with a global culture, provide examples for your arguments?

2. Q. 320 marks

   In what ways does informal and formal social control help to reduce or prevent deviance and crime in society?

3. Q. 420 marks

   In what ways have industrialization and the tertiary sector created socio-cultural change in Pakistan?

4. Q. 520 marks

   Do you think Marxist theory about class and gender-based conflict is still relevant in contemporary days?

5. Q. 620 marks

   Discuss why Ibn-e-Khaldun, a 14th century Islamic jurist and scholar, still influences thinkers and sociologists even today, with respect to his ideas about social change?

6. Q. 720 marks

   Discuss the strengths and limitations of the three methods of data collection for social researchers: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write Notes on the following:- (10 each) (a) The social determinants that contribute to workplace violence against women in Pakistan (b) The social determinants that contribute to domestic violence against women in Pakistan

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