Sociology I · Topic
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Sociological theories of social change (evolutionary, cyclical, functionalist, conflict) and its agents.
115 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Theories and Agents of Social Change that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Can digitalization of Indian Society be considered as an agent of social change? In what manner can it establish a new social order in India?
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2020
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
How did the advance of capitalism revolutionize family as an institution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageOrganisation of Work
Globalization has accelerated the rise of consumerism, individualism and questioned religion and provided for pluralist societies driven by distinctive religions. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
"Technology is the key to understanding social change today". Critically analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
“Globalization leads to homogenization of culture”. Critically Comment
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeDevelopment and Dependency
Is social change evolutionary or revolutionary? Discuss this statement in context of Marxian and Parsonian idea of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
"Because law is deeply implicated in our economic, political, and social worlds, pursuit of social change invariably involves an engagement with law." Critically examine the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Critically examine the "conflict theory" of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Differentiate between evolutionist and functionalist understandings of religion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Sociology of ReligionTheories and Agents of Social Change
Considering the impact of globalization, examine the evolving scope of sociology and how it has adapted to study and address contemporary social issues.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Sociology and Other Social SciencesEmergence of Sociology
The process of secularisation was greatly aided by transformation of human consciousness triggered by the popularisation of scientific ideas among common people. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Structural functionalism views social change as a gradual process of adaptation and equilibrium restoration in societies. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeTalcott Parsons
Critically discuss the reservation policy as an instrument of social change in India.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories and Agents of Social Change
Is society seen as a harmonious system with gradual changes to maintain stability, or is it viewed as a battleground where conflicts between groups drive significant transformations? Discuss in context of functionalist and conflict theory of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Examine the relevance and significance of the theories of development and dependency in the present globalizing society.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2014–2017
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Impact of "modernization" on the "institution of marriage".
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
Describe the modernization theory on development. How did the under-development theorists counter it?
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Evaluate Max Weber's 'theory of religion' as a 'factor of social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2014–2019
Max WeberSociology of Religion
Critically examine 'cultural lag' theory of social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Herbert Spencer explained the evolution of society by drawing parallels with biological evolution. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Media has become a vital source of influence, social interaction. Discuss the role of media as a medium of social change from sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Write a short note on "Social consequences of science and technology".
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Critically assess the 'cultural lag' theory of social change
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Critically analyze the Dependency Theory in understanding social change in developing countries. How does it explain the global inequalities in development?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
How do cultural factors influence the pace and direction of social change in traditional societies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social Change
“Family is transforming from a fixed structure to a fluid process in liquid modernity.” Analyse this transition through the lenses of Bauman and contemporary family studies.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
Elaborate on Pitirim Sorokin's theory of Weltanschauung and the transition it undergoes. Also analyze whether it is appropriate to characterize such a notion of change as a cyclical theory of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Critically examine the linear theories of social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Theories and Agents of Social Change
"Nuclear Family fits the needs of industrial society". Critically analyze this statement.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
Analyze how environmental movements represent a new form of collective action that transcends traditional class-based politics. What are the implications for theories of social movements?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Protest and Social MovementsPower and Elites