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Question

Match the authors listed in Column A with their concepts as listed in Column B and choose the correct option.
Column AColumn B
P. Karl PolanyiI. Calvinism
Q. Claude Levi-StraussII. Substantive rationality
R. Max WeberIII. Structuration
S. Anthony GiddensIV. Incest taboo

The correct answer is
P-II; Q-IV; R-I; S-III

Detailed Solution

The question requires matching sociologists from Column A with their respective concepts from Column B.

Column A-B Matching Explanation

Let's analyze each pairing based on established sociological theories:

  • P. Karl Polanyi is known for his critique of neoclassical economics and the concept of Substantive rationality, emphasizing how economic activities are embedded within social and political institutions. Thus, P matches with II.
  • Q. Claude Levi-Strauss, a structural anthropologist, extensively analyzed kinship structures and proposed that the Incest taboo functions as a fundamental rule underlying social organization and reciprocal exchange. Thus, Q matches with IV.
  • R. Max Weber famously explored the relationship between religious beliefs and economic behavior. His work, particularly "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism," highlights the influence of Calvinism on the development of modern capitalism. Thus, R matches with I.
  • S. Anthony Giddens developed the theory of Structuration, which integrates agency and structure, explaining how social structures are produced and reproduced through human action. Thus, S matches with III.

Final Matching

Based on the explanations, the correct matches are:

  • P - II (Karl Polanyi - Substantive rationality)
  • Q - IV (Claude Levi-Strauss - Incest taboo)
  • R - I (Max Weber - Calvinism)
  • S - III (Anthony Giddens - Structuration)

This corresponds to the combination P-II; Q-IV; R-I; S-III.

Column A (Author) Column B (Concept) Match
P. Karl Polanyi I. Calvinism -
II. Substantive rationality P-II
III. Structuration -
IV. Incest taboo -
Q. Claude Levi-Strauss I. Calvinism -
II. Substantive rationality -
III. Structuration -
IV. Incest taboo Q-IV
R. Max Weber I. Calvinism R-I
II. Substantive rationality -
III. Structuration -
IV. Incest taboo -
S. Anthony Giddens I. Calvinism -
II. Substantive rationality -
III. Structuration S-III
IV. Incest taboo -

Therefore, the correct option is the one that lists these pairings: P-II; Q-IV; R-I; S-III.

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