Sociology I · Topic
Social Mobility
Open and closed systems, types of mobility, and its sources and causes.
42 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Social Mobility that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
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
Differentiate between social mobility in open and closed systems.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Social Mobility
To what extent does the study of social mobility play a vital part in the understanding the class structure of our society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
Types of social mobility 8. (a) "Marxian theory of stratification is based on two polarized classes and their conflict among each other." Comment. (b) "Work in industrial and post-industrial societies can be alienating for the workforce." Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Class, Status, Gender and RaceSocial Mobility
Formal organisation (b) Class & lifestyle (c) Types of social mobility
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Class, Status, Gender and RaceSocial Mobility
Discuss the social mobility. (c) Examine the changing nature of the Nation-State in the contemporary world.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
How does reference group theory illuminate the process by which individuals adopt behaviors and styles promoted by social media personalities in modern society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Robert K. MertonClass, 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
To what extent the study of social mobility plays a vital part in understanding the class structure of any society? Comment.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
'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