Sociology II · Topic
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Patriarchy, women's entitlements and the sexual division of labour in India.
168 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Patriarchy and Entitlements that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Examine the nature of women movement in India today. Whether this has the potentiality to dismantle the power structure of India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Women's MovementPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss how the synergies between WASH and gender equality can be harnessed more effectively.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the social and cultural implications of development-induced displacement in India. c) Explain the social consequences of Green Revolution in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Within the informal workforce, there is persistent gender-based occupational segregation. In this context, analyse the feminization of informal labour.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Informal Sector and Child LabourPatriarchy and Entitlements
"The nuclear family is more democratized & there is more co-operation between husband & wife based on equality ". Discuss the statement in the light of changes in family in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Domestic violence is India's most widespread crime against women". In the context of this statement, examine to what extent, domestic violence Act protects and grants relief to victims of DV.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Domestic violence is India's most widespread crime against women". In the context of this statement, examine to what extent, Domestic violence act protects and grants relief to victims of domestic violence.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Examine how legislations have changed the patterns of Inheritance in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Domestic violence is India's most widespread crime against women. In this context, examine to what extent, DV act protects and grants relief to victims of domestic violence
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Patriarchy continues to be a dominant force in Indian social scenario". Discuss, in this light, the recent rise in cases of violence against women.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
Law on love jihad and denial for need for marital rape law, indicates the lack of agency, choice and consent to women with respect to marriage. Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
The problems related to disability vary across 'class' and 'gender'. Discuss.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Poverty and InequalityPatriarchy and Entitlements
The inherent unequal power relations in marriage and family due to domestication of wife has led to women exploitation - Maria Mies
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and Entitlements
The socio-religious reform movements tried to achieve the objective of emancipation of women & extension of equal rights to them. Discuss
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Social ReformModernisation of Indian Tradition
Discuss how the experiences and challenges of ageing are differentially shaped by class and gender in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the intersectional approach to the study of the problems of vulnerable sections in India. What are its limitations?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Poverty and InequalityCaste System
The Informal sector in India employs more than 90% of the total workforce. Out of this, women have a considerable share.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Informal Sector and Child LabourPatriarchy and Entitlements
Provide a note on subaltern perspective of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyDalit and Backward Class Movements