Sociology and Social Anthropology in India
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What is the main purpose of examining the relationship between sociology and social anthropology?

  • To draw an artificial line between the two fields
  • To establish an abstract and ideal discussion of the subject
  • To create a deeper awareness of the labels used by academics
  • To understand the work being done by scholars in these fields in India today (correct)

    • Why does the text suggest that a purely formal discussion of the subject will not be very useful?

  • It will not be fruitful for academics preoccupied with labels
  • It will not create a deeper awareness of the work in which scholars are actually engaged (correct)
  • It will not draw an artificial line between sociology and social anthropology
  • It will not serve any purpose at this stage

    • What does the text imply about the investigations made by sociologists and social anthropologists?

  • They are fundamentally different
  • They are preoccupied with labels
  • They are basically similar (correct)
  • They are presented in abstract and ideal terms

    • Why are academics mentioned to be preoccupied with labels in the text?

    <p>Contrary to what they say, academics are much preoccupied with labels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the discussions on the relationship between sociology and social anthropology?

    <p>They should focus on the reality behind the labels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of examining the relationship between sociology and social anthropology in India today?

    <p>The purpose is to better understand the work being done by scholars in these fields in India today and to create a deeper awareness of the actual work in which scholars are engaged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the discussions on the relationship between sociology and social anthropology?

    <p>The text suggests that most discussions on the relationship between sociology and social anthropology are presented in abstract, and even ideal, terms, which may not be very useful at this stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are academics preoccupied with labels?

    <p>The text suggests that academics are preoccupied with labels because it is essential to look into the reality that lies behind the labels in order for the discussion to be fruitful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are the investigations made by sociologists and social anthropologists basically similar or different?

    <p>The text does not explicitly state whether the investigations made by sociologists and social anthropologists are basically similar or different, but it prompts the reader to consider this question and look into the reality behind the labels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about drawing an artificial line between sociologists and social anthropologists?

    <p>The text implies that drawing an artificial line between sociologists and social anthropologists may not be fruitful, and it prompts the reader to consider why investigators are categorized and labeled in this way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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