Sociology I · Topic
Class, Status, Gender and Race
Stratification by class, status group, gender, ethnicity and race.
117 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Class, Status, Gender and Race that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
How can you use the concept of 'social class' to understand deviance in contemporary societies.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Robert K. MertonEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Discuss the impact of industrialization on kinship relations. (b) Explain the relationship between social mobility and social structures.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
Social stratification is multidimensional. Elaborate with suitable illustrations the concept of intersectionality in stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
Max Weber understanding of social stratification is closer to empirical reality. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Distinguish between Marxian and Weberian theories of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Critically evaluate the Marxian theory of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Write a short note on New Right perspective on social stratification.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What do you mean by ethnocentrism? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages in sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Class, Status, Gender and Race
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Gender as a dimension of social stratification. 5. Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) "No society can be absolutely open or absolutely closed". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
Social exclusion' has come to indicate the growing inequalities in a fast changing world. Evaluate the various dimensions of social exclusion.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 5. (a) Gender and social mobility
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
Evaluate the impact of affirmative action on historical inequalities.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionSocial Mobility
What is the difference between natural and social inequality? Is inequality inevitable in society? Give your views.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
Discuss implications of social mobility at individual and societal level in different structures.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
Explain difference between social inequality & social stratification. How do nature and forms of the social stratification system influence social mobility
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Can we consider 'poverty' to be the same as 'living in poor conditions'? Elaborate
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Do you think that Feminization of work has led to gender equality? Justify your answer with logical arguments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
What is ethnicity? Is ethnic identity assuming greater importance in contemporary times? Critically evaluate.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Class, Status, Gender and RaceProtest and Social Movements
The variation in the concept of poverty reveals its dimensionality. However, when closely examined, these dimensions are seen to be conceptually interrelated and complementary rather than substitutable. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
How social hierarchy and exclusionary practices act as barrier to the societal transformation? Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
'Feminisation of work has not led to gender equality', Do you agree? Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
The process of embourgeoisement is antithetical to the concept of 'proletarianisation' and 'class in itself'. Critically analyse. 6(b) 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Analyse the sociological relevance of the statement.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Gender is a cultural concept unlike sex which is a biological term. Men and women are the two commonly referred genders.
5 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Class, Status, Gender and RacePatriarchy and Gender
Is there any difference between social stratification and social inequality? Examine whether social inequalities can be functional for the society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
Stratification refers to distribution of individuals in a hierarchical system based upon which rewards and punishment are meted.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
CLASS distinction exists in "OLD FAMILY" and "NOVEAUX rich" as per JAFFRELOT
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
Define poverty. Discuss the social distribution of poverty in the society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Examine the gender pay gap in India from a structural and cultural perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Elucidate the basic premises of the Weberian theory of social stratification. How far is it relevant in understanding contemporary Indian society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
How does ethnicity determine social organisation in contemporary world society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification