Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Introducing Indian Society

Question:
One version of such a map is already provided to us in childhood by the process of socialisation, or how we are taught to make sense of the world around us. This is the common sense map. But as pointed out earlier, this kind of map can be misleading and distorted.
What are the problems of this Commonsensical social map?
Options:
It is not clear, and it doesn't explain much.
It is Partial. It doesn't show the whole it is very based on one's values and beliefs.
It collides with official maps.
Commonsensical maps put you in Confusion.
Correct Answer:
It is Partial. It doesn't show the whole it is very based on one's values and beliefs.
Explanation:
This prior knowledge or familiarity with society is both an advantage and a disadvantage for sociology, the discipline that studies society. The advantage is that students are generally not afraid of Sociology – they feel that it can’t be a tough subject to learn. The disadvantage is that this prior knowledge can be a problem – in order to learn Sociology, we need to “unlearn” what we already know about society. It is this commonsensical knowledge which helps you to create the commonsensical social map which is partial.