Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society

Can you find illustrative examples of conflict drawn from Indian society? Discuss the causes that led to conflict in each instance.

Is cooperation always voluntary or is it enforced? If enforced, is it sanctions or is the strength of norms that ensure cooperation? Discuss with examples.

Discuss the different tasks that demand cooperation with reference to agricultural or industrial operations.

Write an essay based on examples to show how conflicts get resolved.

Imagine a society where there is no competition. Is it possible? If not, why not?

Talk to your parents and elders, grandparents and their contemporaries and discuss whether modern society is really more competitive or conflict ridden than it used to be before. And if you think it is, how would you explain this sociologically?