Sociology I · Topic
Emile Durkheim
Division of labour, social fact, suicide, and religion and society.
103 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Emile Durkheim that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
ED had argued that the function of DoL in society is that of the promotion of social solidarity. Discuss the statement and critically analyse Durkheim's DoL theory, with contemporary trends.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Emile Durkheim
Analyse the sociological concept of the sacred and the profane. Critically examine the implications of this dichotomy on various cultural and religious beliefs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology of ReligionEmile Durkheim
Durkheim studied division of labour from an evolutionary perspective and its changing role, effect and essence across different societies on a temporal scale.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emile Durkheim
What are social facts? Explain briefly the significance of treating social facts as things.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emile Durkheim
Discuss Durkheim's theory of social facts in the context of the idea that "individual behavior is not directed by personal consciousness but rather by a collective conscience."
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emile Durkheim
Answer the following in about 150 words each: 1. Durkheim, in the way of Augustus Comte, tries to establish Sociology as a science of society, with social fact as the scope of Sociology. Discuss the characteristics of social fact and its relevance with the rate of suicide. 2. Merton, following Durkheim's path, puts forth that Anomie has existence in social structure. Discuss. 3. Keith Hart puts forth that expansion of capitalism results in informal organisations. Discuss. 4. Talcott Parsons, through his work 'The social system', shows how different action systems are linked and work coordinatively for social order. Discuss.
20 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile DurkheimRobert K. Merton
Relevance of Emile Durkheim's understanding of religion in contemporary society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Explain how according to Emile Durkheim, division of labor could be 'functional' as well as 'anomic' for society.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Emile Durkheim
Critically analyze the functionalist tradition within the field of sociology, specially attending to its theoretical foundations and its contributions to understanding social phenomena.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emile DurkheimTalcott Parsons
Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 "The journey from hypothesis to theory is the essence of the scientific method in Sociology." Explain. "Pluralism presents an idealized view of pressure groups' role in democracy." Evaluate. What is meant by collective consciousness? Discuss its role in maintaining social cohesion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Power and ElitesScience and Scientific Method
How is Marx's theory of alienation and Durkheim's theory of anomie different from each other and extent of similarities?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Karl MarxEmile Durkheim
Analyse the pattern of high suicide rates in contemporary Indian society using Durkheim's Suicide Theory.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emile Durkheim
Explain how acc to Durkheim DOL could be 'functional' as well as 'anomic' for society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Emile Durkheim