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.
The formal organisation of work has recently suffered due to the tertiary sector's growing importance. Examine the statement
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
'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
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 analyse Durkheim Division of Labour theory, with reference to contemporary trends.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emile DurkheimLabour and Society
Marxism has lost its relevance in 21st Century. Examine the statement with suitable evidence.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Karl MarxLabour and Society
How has the idea of "Work from home" forced us to redefine the formal & informal organisation of work?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Explain how capitalism has contributed to the rising informalization of work in society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
How has the idea of work from home forced us to redefine the formal and informal organisation of work?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
According to Marx, 'labour is the source of wealth and prime basic condition of human existence. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Emile Durkheim had argued that the function of division of labour in society is promotion of social solidarity. Discuss the statement and critically analyse Durkheim's division of labour theory, with reference to contemporary trends.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Emile DurkheimOrganisation of Work
What does Karl Marx mean by 'alienation'? How does alienation impact workers in capitalist mode of production. 5(c) "Informal sector serves as both safety net and trap in developing economies". Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Karl MarxOrganisation of Work
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
'Work is worship' is not true anymore due to changing nature of work. How far do you agree? Do you think that this changing nature of work has given birth to 'one dimensional man'?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Discuss the influence of economic factors on society and social conditions on economic processes.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Feminisation of Labour Force is viewed as a progress towards women's emancipation and empowerment. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Examine the social impact of globalization on labor and society.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Clarify whether start-ups are an informal organization of work?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Explain the 'latent' and 'Manifest' outcomes of 'work from home' culture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Robert K. MertonOrganisation of Work
Analyse the causes and impact of gendered division of labour on social organization of work.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and GenderOrganisation of Work
Critically evaluate to what extent is the Marxian notion of alienation, significant in understanding of modern capitalist societies.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Normalisation -- Do you think informality is planned for sustenance of the formal?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Analyse the implications of Work from Home (WFH)? Does it have similar implications on men and women?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Labour and SocietyPatriarchy and Gender
Periodic training and performance appraisal needed for higher productivity.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Discuss the changing notion of labour in contemporary society. How has digitalization affected this?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Feminisation of workforce refers to the representation of women in economic system.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
Critically evaluate the impact of automation on the work and the workers in the industrial and post industrial society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Work From Home has become the new normal after the covid-19 pandemic and advancements in technology. How has the idea of 'Work From Home' forced us to redefine the formal and informal organisation of work? (20M)
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Do you agree that formal organizations assign more preference to informal organization of most of their work. Justify with suitable illustrations.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society