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.
Discuss the relationship between crime and social exclusion. Analyze the role of welfare state in breaking this linkage.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionRobert K. Merton
Analyse the impact of feminist theories on the discipline of sociology. How have feminist theorists challenged traditional sociological concepts and methodologies, and what new insights have they offered into the study of gender and inequality?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Class, Status, Gender and RacePatriarchy and Gender
Discuss the role of education as an agent of social change, with reference to issues of social mobility, equality, and empowerment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Education and Social ChangeSocial Mobility
No society treats all its members in exactly the same way under all conditions. The smooth functioning of society requires division of work and functions and people often enjoy different status and rewards on account of it. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
What are the bases and types of social hierarchy? How do the functionalists view it?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
What are the sociological implications of artificial intelligence on class and labour?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeLabour and Society
"While social mobility fosters individual aspiration, it may disrupt societal integration." Critically analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
Compare and contrast conflict and functionalist theories of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Discuss the concept of "symbolic violence" in the context of Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
How does the rise of EdTech reflect the idea of 'Deschooling Society'? Discuss with reference to digital divide and commodification of education in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Education and Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Discuss the relationship between poverty & social exclusion?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionClass, Status, Gender and Race
What are the various forms of citizenship? Has it given visibility to the 'invisibles'?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, State and CitizenshipEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
How does the conflict perspective on social stratification inform our analysis of social inequality in India? Explore the interplay between the rigid social stratification system based on caste and the mechanisms through which it perpetuates and reinforces social inequality?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Write short note on Class within Caste and Caste within Class.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Class, Status, Gender and RaceEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
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
The 'functional theories of social stratification' have been critiqued by many scholars on different grounds. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
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
Discuss GH Mead's concept of symbolic interactionism. (b) Explain the relation between poverty and social exclusion with reference to suitable sociologists. (c) Examine the significance of bureaucracy in a diverse society like India. (d) Discuss the relationship between science and religion.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
G. H. MeadEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
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
Poverty as per Ruth Lister refers to the scarcity of resources to lead a meaningful life. While exclusion is a broader term in which an individual / social group is not allowed to engage / participate in wide social process.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Equality, Inequality and Exclusion
Cite the functional and dysfunctional aspects of poverty in the society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
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
Analyze the paradox of education as both a means of emancipation and reproduction of inequality.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Education and Social ChangeEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
"The observer becomes the observed in participant observation." Examine. Evaluate the impact of affirmative action on historical inequalities.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Research Methods and Data CollectionEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Evaluate the impact of affirmative action on historical inequalities.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionSocial Mobility
Davis-Moore theory appear rational and realistic but it was highly challenged by Tumin. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
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
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
Critically discuss the role of social inequality in ensuring that imp positions are filled by the most qualified persons.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion