Sociology II · Topic
Women's Movement
The women's movement in India.
21 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Women's Movement that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Write a note on the contributions of Gail Omvedt to Indian Sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsMarxist Sociology
Explain the concept of Patriarchy? How have the women's movements in post-independence India confronted the norm of patriarchy?
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Patriarchy and EntitlementsWomen's Movement
Women’s movements in India are often accused of having a narrow middle-class base. Evaluate the statement in terms of leadership & issues of these movements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Women's MovementSocial Classes in India
The socio-religious reform movements tried to achieve the objective of emancipation of women and extension of equal rights to them. Discuss.
50 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social ReformPatriarchy and Entitlements
In your opinion, has the allocation of seats for women in local governance contributed to the enhancement of Indian democracy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
“Women-led development models foster both participation and leadership.” Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsWomen's Movement
Discuss the various forms of violence against women in India and the societal response to these issues.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
How far do you agree with the view that the recent social movements in India have elements of New Social movement?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Environmental MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
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 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsEnvironmental Movements
"Women's agency is as important as their well-being". Critically examine the statement with respect to demand for women's reservation in parliament.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Patriarchy and EntitlementsWomen's Movement
Gender equality and environmental justice should go hand in hand. Discuss Eco-feminism in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Environmental MovementsPatriarchy and Entitlements
How do global forces and transnational connections influence the development and trajectory of social movements in India?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Environmental MovementsWomen's Movement
The third phase of women’s movement is characterised by fading of the purported solidarity which is mark of increasing consciousness at multiple levels. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Women's MovementEthnicity and Identity Movements
"The relationship between NGOs and the women’s movement in India has led to a loss of collective feminist politics based on autonomy." Comment in the context of the notion of ‘NGOization’.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Women's Movement
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
Highlight the feminist sociological contributions to the understanding of gender and violence in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
"The rise of social media has transformed the dynamics of social movements in India." Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Environmental MovementsWomen's Movement
Critically analyse the women's movement in post independent era in challenging the traditional social hierarchies.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Women's MovementPatriarchy and Entitlements
How far, do you agree, with the view that the recent social movements in India have elements of New Social Movements?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsEnvironmental Movements
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
"The women's movement in India has been fragmented along lines of class, caste, and region." Critically evaluate the diversity within Indian feminism.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Women's MovementCaste System