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What is the main purpose of examining the relationship between sociology and social anthropology?
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?
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?
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?
Why are academics mentioned to be preoccupied with labels in the text?
What does the text suggest about the discussions on the relationship between sociology and social anthropology?
What does the text suggest about the discussions on the relationship between sociology and social anthropology?
What is the purpose of examining the relationship between sociology and social anthropology in India today?
What is the purpose of examining the relationship between sociology and social anthropology in India today?
What does the text suggest about the discussions on the relationship between sociology and social anthropology?
What does the text suggest about the discussions on the relationship between sociology and social anthropology?
Why are academics preoccupied with labels?
Why are academics preoccupied with labels?
Are the investigations made by sociologists and social anthropologists basically similar or different?
Are the investigations made by sociologists and social anthropologists basically similar or different?
What does the text imply about drawing an artificial line between sociologists and social anthropologists?
What does the text imply about drawing an artificial line between sociologists and social anthropologists?
