Sociology I · Topic
Equality, Inequality and Exclusion
The concepts of equality, inequality, hierarchy, exclusion, poverty and deprivation.
85 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Equality, Inequality and Exclusion that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
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
"Marx's concept of class struggle remains relevant in understanding contemporary global inequalities." Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Karl MarxEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
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
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: a) What determines the 'functional importance' of any position? Explain with reference to Davis and Moore's theory of social stratification.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
The functional theory of stratification has been critiqued by many scholars on different grounds. Discuss.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
How does Tumin critique Davis & Moore's theory of stratification? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
"The spirit of the age is in favour of equality, though practice denies it almost everywhere". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50m (a) Dimensions of 'Social exclusion'
50 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Gender as a dimension of stratification (b) Interest groups and democracy (d) Reasons for growth of sects and cults
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Davis and Moore theory of stratification has provoked a lengthy debate. In this context, produce a comprehensive criticism of their ideas.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Distinguish between inequality and stratification. How does social inequality become the basis of stratification in society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
Davis and Moore argued that social stratification is essential for society's functioning and operates as an unconscious device. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
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 stratification
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
The Informal sector comprises of parallel economy that does not fall under government regulation or ambit of social security. 5(d) Elites are cherry-picked few who dictate terms of a sector. While exclusion is a practice of inequality in exacerbated form that discriminates between two sections of people.
5 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Social exclusion has come to indicate the growing inequalities in a fast changing world. Evaluate the various dimensions.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
Gender as a dimension of social stratification. 5. (a) "No society can be absolutely open or absolutely closed". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Class, Status, Gender and RaceSocial Mobility
Variables play crucial role in social research. Elaborate. Mobility is often touted as a solution to inequality. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Social MobilityEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What do you mean by social stigma? How does race impact the social psyche of individual actors?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: a) Elaborate on Melvin Tumin's critique of structural-functionalist theory of social stratification. Examine his perspectives and arguments challenging the prevailing understanding of social hierarchy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
'No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed.'
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Social MobilityEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What is social closure? How social closure is manifested through various forms in society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Stratification can weaken social integration by giving a feeling of exclusion to the members of lower strata. Critically evaluate the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification