Sociology I · Topic
Labour and Society
Labour, the labour process, alienation at work, deskilling, and the changing nature of work.
87 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Labour and Society that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Examine the impact of information technology on social organization of work in contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2014–2024
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Distinguish between formal and informal work with suitable illustration.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Who are contract labour? What are the challenges they face?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Critically analyze Karl Marx's notion of 'alienation', in the context of present day capitalism.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Enumerate the characteristics of 'informally organized work' in certain types of societies.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2014–2020
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Globalisation has disproportionately affected lower-paid workers. Validate your argument on the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2025
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Self-Help Group (SHG) as an informal organization from a sociological perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Emile Durkheim had argued that the function of division of labour in society is that of the promotion of social solidarity. Discuss the statement and critically analyze Durkheim's Division of Labour theory, with reference to contemporary trends.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Emile DurkheimLabour and Society
Examine the functions and dysfunctions of 'informal sector' in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Evaluate the importance of the informal sector within the context of developing economies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Critically analyze the impact of information technology on the social organization of work in the contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2015–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Write a short note on "Industrial conflicts and strikes".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
What is feminization of work? Critically examine, why this does not mean that gender equality has been achieved?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
"The informal sector serves as both a safety net and a trap in developing economies." Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
How does the idea of alienation manifest in contemporary white-collar workspaces?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Gender roles in domestic sphere in modern industrial societies are more or less a reflection of patriarchal values. Critically evaluate.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Patriarchy and GenderFamily, Household and Marriage
Assess the claim that digital surveillance capitalism represents a new phase of commodification of social life.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkScience, Technology and Social Change
Work in industrial and post-industrial society can be alienating for the work force. Comment.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Critically evaluate the 'impact of automation' on the workers in the industrial and post-industrial societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
The amount of unpaid labor performed by women is very large and profitable to those who own means of production. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
'Feminization of work has not led to gender equality'. Do you agree? Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
What do you mean by Social organization of work? Also discuss how it is changing in contemporary society and the implications for individuals and society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Evaluate the adequacy of classical theories of social change in explaining the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on labour markets.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
How does the feminization of labor force participation challenge patriarchal structures while simultaneously creating new forms of gender-based exploitation? Discuss with empirical examples.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
What does Karl Marx mean by 'alienation'? How does alienation impact workers in a capitalist mode of production?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Human Relation school of thought by Elton Mayo.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2024
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Evaluate the contribution of historical materialism to the contemporary analysis of global capitalism.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxDevelopment and Dependency
Examine the growth of the gig economy as a new form of informal work. What implications does it have for job security and labor rights?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Through Protestant ethics and spirit of capitalism, Weber stressed the influence of religious attitudes on economic ones. In light of this, how far do you think religion influence economic outcomes in contemporary times?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Max WeberReligion in Modern Society
What are informal organisations? Are NGOs informal organisations?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society