Sociology I · Topic
Theories of Stratification
Structural-functionalist (Davis and Moore), Marxist and Weberian theories of social stratification.
87 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Theories of Stratification that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Compare and contrast the contributions of Karl Marx and Max Weber on social stratification in capitalist society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
No society treats all its members in exactly the same way under all conditions. The smooth functioning of society requires division of work and functions and people often enjoy different status and rewards on account of it. Discuss.
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Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Talcott Parsons, like other functionalists, focused on considering how stratification system helps to maintain order and stability in society. Elaborate.
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Theories of StratificationTalcott Parsons
What are the bases and types of social hierarchy? How do the functionalists view it?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
As per Max Weber, differences in prestige and power are as important as differences in economic reward. Discuss how women are systematically disadvantaged in economic terms.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
Write a brief note on Implications of social mobility on an Individual in different structures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Social MobilityTheories of Stratification
Compare and contrast conflict and functionalist theories of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Discuss the concept of "symbolic violence" in the context of Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social stratification.
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Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
"The intellectual armoury of class theory is about as useful for the contemporary social scene as a cavalry brigade in a tank battle". Critically analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
To what extent does the study of social mobility play a vital part in understanding the class structure of our society?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
What do you understand by class-based stratification system in the context of Indian society. Elaborate on the ways in which Marx and Weber differ in their diagnosis of class-based stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
How does the conflict perspective on social stratification inform our analysis of social inequality in India? Explore the interplay between the rigid social stratification system based on caste and the mechanisms through which it perpetuates and reinforces social inequality?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
What is Karl Marx's theoretical framework concerning the concept of class-antagonism, and how have the proponents of functionalist perspective responded to his perspectives?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Karl MarxTheories of Stratification
The 'functional theories of social stratification' have been critiqued by many scholars on different grounds. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Social stratification is multidimensional. Elaborate with suitable illustrations the concept of intersectionality in stratification.
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Class, Status, Gender and RaceTheories of Stratification
Max Weber understanding of social stratification is closer to empirical reality. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Distinguish between Marxian and Weberian theories of social stratification.
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Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race
Critically evaluate the Marxian theory of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Write a short note on New Right perspective on social stratification.
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Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
Dahrendorf's work 'Class and class conflict in industrial society' provided a reasoned critique of Marx's writings on class. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Gender as a dimension of social stratification. 5. Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) "No society can be absolutely open or absolutely closed". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
Cite the functional and dysfunctional aspects of poverty in the society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
Davis-Moore theory appear rational and realistic but it was highly challenged by Tumin. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Theories of StratificationEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What is the difference between natural and social inequality? Is inequality inevitable in society? Give your views.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Equality, Inequality and ExclusionTheories of Stratification
Examine the relevance of Marxian conflict theory in contemporary society. 2(a) Differentiate between micro-sociology and macro-sociology. Explain the basic tenets of each. 2(b) Discuss the perspectives of Marx and Weber on social stratification in a capitalist society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Karl MarxTheories of Stratification
According to Marx, social stratification is caused by people's varying relationships to the means of production. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
How viable is Interview Method in present era of social-distancing and virtual world? Can we eliminate it altogether, given the imp. of the method? In Marx's view, social stratification is created by people's differing relationship to the means of production. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Research Methods and Data CollectionKarl Marx
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
Examine how Weber characterisation of capitalism is different from those of marx.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Karl MarxMax Weber
The process of embourgeoisement is antithetical to the concept of 'proletarianisation' and 'class in itself'. Critically analyse. 6(b) 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Analyse the sociological relevance of the statement.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race