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.
Discuss briefly the "linear theories of social change".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Modernity has many children, one of them is 'fundamentalism'. Critically examine the relevance of the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Modernity has many children, one of them is 'fundamentalism'. Critically evaluate the relevance of the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
How do online platforms contribute to the dynamics of social and political change in contemporary society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeProtest and Social Movements
Many social theorists have built on Marx's conflict theory to bolster it, grow it, and refine it over the years. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Karl MarxPower and Elites
Development is a type of social change in society which is often equated with growth, progress or evolution. In this context, discuss various dimensions of development.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeDevelopment and Dependency
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
"The fate of our times is characterized by rationalization and intellectualization and, above all, by the disenchantment of the world." How far is the Weber's statement valid in today's society?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Max WeberReligion in Modern Society
"What key factors have acted as catalysts for revolutions throughout history"? Discuss with the help of different sociological perspectives.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024
Protest and Social MovementsPower and Elites
Evaluate the impact of the information revolution on social change in developing societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Evaluate the impact of social media on primary and secondary group dynamics in modern society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeFamily, Household and Marriage
Critically examine the relationship between media and society with respect to major theoretical approaches in sociology.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2023
Science, Technology and Social ChangePower and Elites
Artificial intelligence is changing the relationship between man and technology. Elucidate the role of technology as a medium of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
As per Oxfam report on inequality, the income inequality is high or increasing in 60% of the low and middle income countries. Discuss the modern world system theory of Immanuel Wallerstein in this light.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Explain the concept of social change. Critically examine the contribution of Karl Marx's theory of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Discuss the linkage between industrialization and changes in family structure.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
With increasing digitization, the theory of cultural lag is doubted. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Rostow's growth model asserted that all countries exist somewhere on a linear spectrum, and climb upward through each stage in the development process. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
How does Marx view social conflict as an essential element in social change?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxTheories and Agents of Social Change
It is argued that the society is largely influenced by economic factors while economic processes are determined by the social conditions. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Karl MarxEmile Durkheim
"Modernization does not necessarily lead to development." Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine the role of ideology in driving social transformation in democracy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Nation, State and CitizenshipProtest and Social Movements
Define Ulrich Beck's concept of the 'risk society.' How does the concept of risk influence contemporary social change?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Discuss Max Weber's theory of rationalization and its impact on social change in modern society. Provide contemporary examples.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Max WeberTheories and Agents of Social Change
Industrialization has disrupted the traditional relationship between generations, as well as the relationship between spouses in a familial structure. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine the theory of 'cultural lag' in the context of rapid technological changes.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
The dependency theories in their analysis of global inequalities have taken a uni-dimensional view of development. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Analyze how industrialization has altered the traditional dynamics between generations and the relationships between spouses within the family structure.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change
Science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Robert Merton goes beyond the boundaries of traditional functionalism, and added to traditional ones his new insights. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Robert K. MertonTheories and Agents of Social Change