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.
Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Patriarchy and Entitlements
"Panchayati raj institutions are simultaneously a remarkable success and a staggering failure." In the context of this statement, evaluate the social consequences of democratic decentralization in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Regionalism and DecentralisationCaste System
Discuss the social causes and consequences of malnutrition in India. 7(c). Critically examine the perspective of A.R. Desai on the Indian farmers' movements.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Poverty and InequalityAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Comment on the influence of patriarchy on entitlements to women in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and Entitlements
As individuals, families, communities, and societies increasingly become integrated into new complex globalized systems, their values, traditions, and relationships change. In this context discuss impact of globalization on family as a social institution.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Do you think Patriarchy in India has adapted to modern changes while maintaining its essential character? Justify.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Patriarchy is the gender difference in society where men exploit and control women. Indian society has been pre-existingly patriarchal in the following ways:-
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Patriarchy and Entitlements
A recent report by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation found that youth with higher education don't aspire to get married early. Analyse the trends in marriage in India from sociological perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
The latest NHM report has flagged the uneven burden women bear in family planning. Discuss the reasons for this imbalance and other socio-cultural barriers for family planning in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Population Policy and Family PlanningPatriarchy and Entitlements
Evaluate the role of migration on kinship systems in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Construct a sociological narrative on increasing trend of gender-based violence in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Physiological factors associated with women cannot be a rationale to deny them the right to worship." How patriarchy operates through religion, discuss in relation to Sabrimala judgement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and EntitlementsReligious Communities and Minorities
Throw light on role played by Jyotiba Phule in promoting caste and gender equality in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Social ReformCaste System
"Family is the primary unit of social control in India." Discuss the validity of this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
The existing crisis of Violence against women and girls has worsened in the context of COVID-19. Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls and also suggest measures to tackle this human rights issue.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the sociological significance of the 'work from home' culture in transforming gender roles within Indian households.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
"Feminization of work has led to transformation of gender relations in different spheres". Critically examine in context of Indian society.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Despite a fast-growing economy and the largest anti-malnutrition programme, India has the world's worst level of child malnutrition. Elaborate the social causes as well as consequences of malnutrition in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Poverty and InequalityPatriarchy and Entitlements
"India can be considered a role model for the West only if women and non-binary pregnant individuals have complete autonomy over their bodies and reproductive rights". Analyse the statement in context of impact of recent legislations on reproductive issues in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and EntitlementsAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Women Rights movement has said to be transitioning into its 4th wave with rise in demand for sexual autonomy as stated by Meena Kandaswamy.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Women's MovementPatriarchy and Entitlements
While the Surrogacy Act aims to regulate surrogacy in India, it is likely to become counter-productive to any efforts for ending the exploitation of vulnerable women. Critically Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
'Women's Reproductive Health Is The Most Neglected Thing In Our Society'. In the context of this statement, discuss the Socio-cultural factors responsible for lack of proper implementation of programmes concerning reproductive health.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPatriarchy and Entitlements
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10x5=50 "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
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : 10 x 5 = 50 Construct a sociological narrative on increasing trend of gender-based violence in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Paid menstrual leaves for women will reinforce existing stereotypes". Critically analyse. "Caste must be counted because it counts". Discuss the statement in light of the recent debates over caste- based census. The modern working class came into being with the rise of capitalist mode of production. In light of this, discuss the emergence and consolidation of working class in India. To what extent do you agree with the assertion that the processes of industrialization and urbanization in India have reduced the significance of caste differences while strengthening the influence of class dynamics? Discuss. Explain the changes brought by globalisation in the modes of production in Indian agriculture? Evaluate the concept of new social movements in the context of Indian society, considering their reflection on societal changes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Caste SystemPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world". Elucidate Women entrepreneurship as means of women empowerment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Migration in India is primarily a male dominated practice. In this light analyse the role of females in raising the families.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Population Size and GrowthPatriarchy and Entitlements
Analyse the factors that have led the deep rooted 'son-complex' or the DEMARU phenomenon. How effective are the flagship state interventions in dealing with this menace?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPatriarchy and Entitlements
Panchayati Raj is the third tier of government which was introduced with 73rd constitutional amendment Act. It provided 33% reservation for women cutting across caste lines.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Regionalism and DecentralisationPatriarchy and Entitlements
The purity of the caste can be ensured through closely guarding women who form the pivot for the whole structure. In light of this statement, discuss how gender and caste are related to each other.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Patriarchy and EntitlementsCaste System