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05-December-2024
What is social mobility? Critically examine the classification of ‘closed” and ‘open’ models of social stratification. 10 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024 - Sociology, Paper 1).
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04-December-2024
Do you think ‘objectivity’ is an over-hyped idea in sociological research? Discuss the merits and demerits of non-positivist methods. 20 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024 - Sociology, Paper 1).
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03-December-2024
Sociology is the product of European enlightenment and renaissance. Critically examine this statement. [20 Marks] (UPSC CSE Mains 2024 - Sociology, Paper 1).
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02-December-2024
What are the ‘basic and irreducible’ functions of the family as proposed by Talcott Parsons? Explain.. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024 - Sociology, Paper 1).
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01-December-2024
Democracy needs a vibrant culture of civil society in order to strengthen its foundation of citizenship. Comment. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024 - Sociology, Paper 1).
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21-November-2024
Marriage as an institution has undergone a radical transformation from ‘ritual’ to ‘commercial’ in its outlook. Explain the factors behind this change.. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024 - Sociology, Paper 1).
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08-November-2024
Analyse the changing nature of caste as a status group. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024 - Sociology, Paper 1).
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07-November-2024
Discuss the nature of Sociology. Highlight its relationship with Social Anthropology. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024 - Sociology, Paper 1).
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19-February-2024
Human development approach affirms that education and health-care growth are more important than economic growth. Discuss this issue in the light of post-liberalized Indian society. (UPSC CSE Mains 2015 - Sociology, Paper 2).
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