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Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society

Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

Sociology - The Discipline

Sociology As a Science

Research Methods and Analysis

Sociological Thinkers

Stratification and Mobility

Works and Economic Life

Politics and Society

Religion and Society

Systems of Kinship

Social Change in Modern Society

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

Caste System

Tribal Communities in India

Social Classes in India

Systems of Kinship in India

Religion and Society

Visions of Social Changes in India

Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

Politics and Society

Social Movements in Modern India

Population Dynamics

Challenges of Social Transformation

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

Monthly Current Affairs

Introducing Sociology: Class 11 NCERT Sociology

Understanding Sociology: Class 11 NCERT Sociology

Indian Society: Class 12 NCERT Sociology

Social Change and Development in India: Class 12 NCERT Sociology

NCERT Summary

How to Study for Sociology Optional?

Paper - I

Paper - II

Sociology – The Discipline

Sociology as Science

Research Methods and Analysis

Sociological Thinkers

Stratification and Mobility

Works and Economic Life

Politics and Society

Religion and Society

Systems of Kinship

Social Change in Modern Society

Mindmaps

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Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society

Indology (GS. Ghurye)

10 pages

Structural functionalism (M. N. Srinivas)

17 pages

Marxist Sociology (A.R. DESAI)

11 pages

Mind Map: Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society

1 page

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Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

Social Background of Indian Nationalism

8 pages

Modernization of Indian Tradition

6 pages

Mind Map: Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

1 page

Social Reforms Movements During Colonial Period

17 pages

Protests and Movement During Colonial Period and Social Reforms

18 pages

Sociology - The Discipline

What is Sociology?

10 pages

Basic Concepts

12 pages

Modernity & Social Changes in Europe and Emergence of Sociology

16 pages

Scope of Sociology

5 pages

Uses of Sociology

4 pages

Topic wise Previous Year Questions (Solved) : Sociology - The Discipline

10 pages

Sociology in Relation with The Other Social Sciences

13 pages

Flashcards: Sociology -The Discipline

28 cards

Sociology and Common Sense

3 pages

Mind Map: Basic Concepts

1 page

PPT: Basic Concepts of Sociology

27 pages

Sociology Optional for UPSC (Notes)

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Sociology As a Science

Science, scientific method and its critique

9 pages

Positivism and its Critique

6 pages

Topic wise Previous Year Questions (Solved) : Sociology As a Science

10 pages

Fact, Value & Objectivity

11 pages

Flashcards: Sociology As a Science

40 cards

Major Theoretical Strands of Research Methodology

16 pages

Mind Map: Sociology As a Science

1 page

Non- Positivist Methodologies

3 pages

Research Methods and Analysis

Social Research and Its Importance

7 pages

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

5 pages

Techniques of Data Collection -1

24 pages

Techniques of Data Collection-2

11 pages

Variables ,Sampling, Hypothesis, Reliability And Validity

13 pages

Mind Map: Research Methods and Analysis

1 page

Sociological Thinkers

Karl Marx: Historical Materialism

7 pages

Karl Marx: Alienation

18 pages

Karl Marx: Class, Class Struggle and Social Change

12 pages

Emile Durkheim: The Division of Labor in Society

13 pages

Emile Durkheim: Social Facts

9 pages

Emile Durkheim: Suicide

9 pages

Topic wise Previous Year Questions (Solved) : Sociological Thinkers

10 pages

Emile Durkheim: Religion & Society

10 pages

O P Gauba Summary: Concept of Power

29 pages

Max Weber: Social Action

7 pages

Max Weber: Ideal Types

2 pages

Max Weber: Structures of Authority

11 pages

Mind Map: Sociological Thinkers

1 page

Max Weber: Bureaucracy

2 pages

Max Weber: Protestant Ethics and Spirit of Capitalism

14 pages

Talcott Parsons

19 pages

Robert K. Merton

22 pages

George Herbert Mead

19 pages

Flashcard : Sociological Thinkers

28 cards

PPT: Karl Marx and His Theories on Materialism, Alienation, and Class Struggle

47 pages

Stratification and Mobility

Social Stratification

9 pages

Concepts- Equality

4 pages

O P Gauba Summary: Concept of Equality

22 pages

Concepts-Inequality and Hierarchy

8 pages

Concepts- Poverty

12 pages

Concepts- Deprivation

3 pages

Concepts-Social Exclusion

16 pages

Theories of Social Stratification

17 pages

Dimensions - Social Stratification of Ethnicity and Race

20 pages

Social Mobility

9 pages

Mind Map: Stratification and Mobility

1 page

Dimensions- Social Stratification of Class, Status Groups and Gender

15 pages

O P Gauba Summary: Concept of Power

29 pages

Works and Economic Life

Social Organization of Work in Different Types of Society

14 pages

Social Importance of Work and Occupations

3 pages

Formal & Informal Organization of Work

14 pages

Scientific Management

8 pages

Mind Map: Works and Economic Life

1 page

Human Relations Theory

5 pages

Labour and Society

6 pages

Politics and Society

Nation, State, Democracy & Citizenship

15 pages

Political Parties & Pressure Groups

8 pages

Political Elite

7 pages

Regionalism

6 pages

Decentralization of Power

12 pages

Secularisation

16 pages

Mind Map: Politics and Society

1 page

Sociological Theories of Power

27 pages

Civil Society and Ideology

13 pages

Protest, Agitation, Social movements, Collective action, Revolution

19 pages

Religion and Society

Theories of Religion - 1

9 pages

Theories of Religion - 2

20 pages

Types of Religious Practices

11 pages

Sociological Classifications of Religious Movements

11 pages

Mind Map: Religion and Society

1 page

Religion in Modern Society: Religion and Science

23 pages

Religion in Modern Society: Secularization

18 pages

Religion in Modern Society: Fundamentalism

13 pages

Religion in Modern Society: Religious Revivalism

4 pages

Systems of Kinship

Kinship

5 pages

Family

8 pages

Is the family universal?

9 pages

Types and Forms of Family

12 pages

Theories of the family - 1

12 pages

Theories of the family - 2

17 pages

Contemporary Family Networks

7 pages

Contemporary Trends

8 pages

Mind Map: Systems of Kinship

1 page

Family Diversity

13 pages

The Changing Functions of the Family

7 pages

Marriage

7 pages

Lineage and Descent

8 pages

Patriarchy

4 pages

Sexual Division of Labour

13 pages

Social Change in Modern Society

O P Gauba Summary: Process of Social Change

21 pages

Meaning and Definition of Social Change

12 pages

Theories of Social Change

26 pages

Agents of Social Change

19 pages

Education & Social Change - 1

10 pages

Education & Social Change - 2

11 pages

Social Legislation & Social Change

8 pages

Science, Technology and Social Change

6 pages

O P Gauba Summary: Concept of Development

39 pages

Development and Dependency

10 pages

Mind Map: Social Change in Modern Society

1 page

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

The Idea of Indian Village and Village Studies

16 pages

Village Studies

12 pages

Agrarian Social Sturcture

16 pages

Mind Map: Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

1 page

Caste System

Perspectives on the Study Of Caste System

39 pages

Features of Caste System

5 pages

Untouchability- Forms and Perspectives

15 pages

Mind Map: Caste System

1 page

Tribal Communities in India

Definitional problems

8 pages

Geographical spread

3 pages

Issues of integration and autonomy

14 pages

Colonial policies and tribes

3 pages

Mind Map: Tribal Communities in India

1 page

Social Classes in India

Agrarian Class Structure

7 pages

Industrial Class Structure

6 pages

Middle Classes in India

8 pages

Mind Map: Social Classes in India

1 page

Systems of Kinship in India

Lineage & Descent in India

14 pages

Types of kinship systems

5 pages

Family and Marriage in India

11 pages

Household dimensions of the family

3 pages

Mind Map: Systems of Kinship in India

1 page

Patriarchy, entitlements, and sexual division of labour

4 pages

Religion and Society

Religious Communities in India

29 pages

Problems of Religious Minorites

8 pages

Mind Map: Religion and Society

1 page

Visions of Social Changes in India

Idea of Development Planning and Mixed Economy

8 pages

Constitution, Law and Social change

5 pages

Education and Social Change

3 pages

Mind Map: Visions of Social Changes in India

1 page

Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India

Programmes of Rural Development

12 pages

Green Revolution and Social Change

15 pages

Changing modes of production in Indian agriculture

3 pages

Problems of rural labour, bondage, migration

13 pages

Mind Map: Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India

1 page

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

Growth of Urban Settlements in India

7 pages

Evolution of Modern Industry in India

9 pages

Working Class: Structure, Growth & Class Mobilization

15 pages

Informal Sector

10 pages

Child Labour

4 pages

Mind Map: Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

1 page

Slums and Deprivation in Urban Areas

4 pages

Politics and Society

Nation, State, Democracy & Citizenship

15 pages

Mind Map: Politics and Society

1 page

Political Parties & Pressure Groups

8 pages

Regionalism and Decentralization of Power

15 pages

Secularization: Characteristics, Causes and Effects

7 pages

Social Movements in Modern India

Peasants and farmers' movements

13 pages

Women's Movements

15 pages

Mind Map: Social Movements in Modern India

1 page

Backward classes & Dalit movements

6 pages

Environmental Movements

18 pages

Ethnicity and Identity Movements

7 pages

Ethnic Movements with Special Reference to Tribals

29 pages

Population Dynamics

Population Studies

16 pages

Dynamics of Population

16 pages

Development and Population Growth

10 pages

Components of Population Growth

9 pages

Emerging Issues : Ageing , Sex Ratios

32 pages

Child and Infant Mortality and Sexual and Reproductive Health

31 pages

Challenges of Social Transformation

Environmental Problems

11 pages

Dams & Displacement

9 pages

Sustainable Development

8 pages

Poverty & Deprivation - 1

12 pages

Poverty & Deprivation - 2

16 pages

Violence against Women

6 pages

Caste Conflict

14 pages

Ethnic Conflict

5 pages

Communalism & Fundamentalism

13 pages

Disparities in Education

11 pages

Religion Revivalism

6 pages

2024

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2024

8 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2024: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

19 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2024: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

20 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2024

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2024: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

21 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2024: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

23 pages

2023

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2023

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2023: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

24 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2023: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

24 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2023

6 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2023: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

21 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2023: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

17 pages

2022

Sociology Optional Paper 1 - 2022

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2022: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

33 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2022: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

33 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2 - 2022

6 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2022: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

33 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2022: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

35 pages

2021

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2021

6 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2021: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

27 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2021: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

28 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2021

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2021: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

27 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2021: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

26 pages

2020

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2020

6 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2020: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

31 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2020: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

34 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2020

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2020: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

35 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2020: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

35 pages

2019

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2019

6 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2019: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

47 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2019: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

48 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2019

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2019: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

44 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2019: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

49 pages

2018

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2018

6 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2018: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

46 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2018: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

43 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2018

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2018: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

45 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2018: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

49 pages

2017

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2017

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2017: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

31 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2017: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

30 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2017

5 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2017: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

33 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2017: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

31 pages

2016

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2016

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2016: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

35 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2016: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

29 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2016

6 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2016: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

31 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2016: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

29 pages

2015

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2015

5 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2015: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

32 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2015: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

31 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2015

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2015: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

31 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2015: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

33 pages

2014

Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2014

4 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2014: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

34 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2014: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

34 pages

Sociology Optional Paper 2- 2014

5 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2014: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

31 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2014: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

30 pages

2013

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2013: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- A)

30 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2013: Sociology Paper 1 (Section- B)

31 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2013: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- A)

30 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2013: Sociology Paper 2 (Section- B)

22 pages

Monthly Current Affairs

Indian Society and Social Issues: July 2025 UPSC Current Affairs

26 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: June 2025 UPSC Current Affairs

4 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: May 2025 UPSC Current Affairs

14 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: April 2025 UPSC Current Affairs

14 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: March 2025 UPSC Current Affairs

7 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: February 2025 UPSC Current Affairs

11 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: January 2025 UPSC Current Affairs

19 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: December 2024 UPSC Current Affairs

4 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: November 2024 UPSC Current Affairs

14 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: October 2024 UPSC Current Affairs

25 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: September 2024 UPSC Current Affairs

24 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: August 2024 UPSC Current Affairs

31 pages

Indian Society and Social Issues: July 2024 UPSC Current Affairs

13 pages

Introducing Sociology: Class 11 NCERT Sociology

Important Chapters from NCERT Class 11 Sociology and Summaries

2 pages

NCERT Textbook - Sociology and Society

23 pages

NCERT Textbook - Terms, Concepts and their Use in Sociology

16 pages

NCERT Textbook - Understanding Social Institutions

23 pages

NCERT Textbook - Culture and Socialisation

19 pages

NCERT Textbook - Doing Sociology: Research Methods

21 pages

Understanding Sociology: Class 11 NCERT Sociology

NCERT Textbook - Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society

20 pages

NCERT Textbook - Social Change and Social Order in Rural and Urban Society

29 pages

NCERT Textbook - Environment and Society

15 pages

NCERT Textbook - Introducing Western Sociologists

17 pages

NCERT Textbook - Indian Sociologists

21 pages

Indian Society: Class 12 NCERT Sociology

NCERT Textbook - Introducing Indian Society

4 pages

NCERT Textbook - The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society

30 pages

NCERT Textbook - Social Institutions: Continuity and Change

18 pages

NCERT Textbook - The Market as a Social Institution

16 pages

NCERT Textbook - Pattern of Social Inequality and Exclusion

28 pages

NCERT Textbook - The Challenges of Cultural Diversity

20 pages

NCERT Textbook - Suggestions for Project Work

22 pages

Social Change and Development in India: Class 12 NCERT Sociology

NCERT Textbook - Cultural Change

16 pages

NCERT Textbook - Structural Change

14 pages

NCERT Textbook - The Constitution and Social Change

10 pages

NCERT Textbook - Change and Development in Rural Society

18 pages

NCERT Textbook - Change and Development in industrial Society

12 pages

NCERT Textbook - Globalization and Social Change

18 pages

NCERT Textbook - Mass Media and Communications

20 pages

NCERT Textbook - Social Movements

24 pages

NCERT Summary

NCERT Summary: Sociology and Society (Class 11)

17 pages

NCERT Summary: Terms, Concepts and their Use in Sociology (Class 11)

12 pages

NCERT Summary: Understanding Social Institutions (Class 11)

13 pages

NCERT Summary: Culture and Socialisation (Class 11)

14 pages

NCERT Summary: Doing Sociology: Research Methods (Class 11)

6 pages

NCERT Summary: Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society (Class 11)

9 pages

NCERT Summary: Social Change and Social Order in Rural and Urban Society (Class 11)

11 pages

NCERT Summary: Environment and Society (Class 11)

4 pages

NCERT Summary: Introducing Western Sociologists (Class 11)

13 pages

NCERT Summary: Indian Sociologists (Class 11)

9 pages

NCERT Summary: Introducing Indian Society (Class 12)

2 pages

NCERT Summary: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society (Class 12)

13 pages

NCERT Summary: Social Institutions - Continuity and Change (Class 12)

14 pages

NCERT Summary: The Market as a Social Institution (Class 12)

11 pages

NCERT Summary: Pattern of Social Inequality and Exclusion (Class 12)

13 pages

NCERT Summary: The Challenges of Cultural Diversity (Class 12)

9 pages

NCERT Summary: Structural Change (Class 12)

4 pages

NCERT Summary: Cultural Change (Class 12)

4 pages

NCERT Summary: The Constitution and Social Change (Class 12)

5 pages

NCERT Summary: Change and Development in Rural Society (Class 12)

10 pages

NCERT Summary: Change and Development in industrial Society (Class 12)

5 pages

NCERT Summary: Globalization and Social Change (Class 12)

5 pages

NCERT Summary: Mass Media and Communications (Class 12)

5 pages

NCERT Summary: Social Movements (Class 12)

10 pages

How to Study for Sociology Optional?

UPSC Optional Subject Syllabus: Sociology

5 pages

90 Days Study Plan for Sociology Optional

4 pages

Paper - I

Mock Test Paper - 1 (Sociology Optional Paper- I): Questions

2 pages

Mock Test Paper - 1 (Sociology Optional Paper- I): Answers

15 pages

Mock Test Paper - 2 (Sociology Optional Paper- I): Questions

3 pages

Mock Test Paper - 2 (Sociology Optional Paper- I): Answers

17 pages

Mock Test Paper - 3 (Sociology Optional Paper- I): Questions

2 pages

Mock Test Paper - 3 (Sociology Optional Paper- I): Answers

14 pages

Paper - II

Mock Test Paper - 1 (Sociology Optional Paper- I): Questions

3 pages

Mock Test Paper - 1 (Sociology Optional Paper- II): Answers

16 pages

Mock Test Paper - 2 (Sociology Optional Paper- II): Questions

3 pages

Mock Test Paper - 2 (Sociology Optional Paper- II): Answers

14 pages

Mock Test Paper - 3 (Sociology Optional Paper- II): Questions

3 pages

Mock Test Paper - 3 (Sociology Optional Paper- II): Answers

14 pages

Sociology – The Discipline

Comparative Method

10 pages

Emergence Of Sociology In Europe

22 pages

Sociology as Science

Concept and Theory

9 pages

Sociology as a Science

16 pages

Theory and Paradigm

12 pages

Comparative Method

11 pages

Theoretical Analysis

15 pages

Positivism and its Critique

18 pages

Religious Pluralism In India: As Pact And Value

18 pages

Religious Pluralism In India: As Pact And Value

18 pages

Research Methods and Analysis

Types of Research

12 pages

Survey Method

9 pages

Participatory Method

10 pages

Comparative Method

10 pages

Elements of Research Design

10 pages

Sampling Methods and Estimation of Sample Size

11 pages

Diserve Logic of Theory Building

19 pages

Reliability, Validity and Triangulation

14 pages

Sociological Thinkers

Historical Materialism

15 pages

Forces, Relations And Modes Of Production

16 pages

Division of Labour—Durkheim and Marx

20 pages

Ideal Types

13 pages

The Concept Of Social System - Parsons

22 pages

Stratification and Mobility

Inequality: Caste And Class

8 pages

Rural And Urban Poverty

22 pages

Approaches to Social Stratification

9 pages

Concepts And Forms Of Social Mobility

13 pages

Factors And Forces Of Social Mobility

10 pages

Works and Economic Life

Social Statification

13 pages

Formal Sector

21 pages

Urban Informal Sector

15 pages

Labour: Women

16 pages

Labour: Children

12 pages

Labour: Industrial

17 pages

Politics and Society

State; Power as Elaborated by Marx, Weber, Parsons and Others

18 pages

Power: Functional Perspective

11 pages

Political Parties And Policy-Making

9 pages

Civil Societies: Social Movements, NGOs and Voluntary Action

8 pages

Religion and Society

Religion - Sociological Perspectives

11 pages

Fundamentalism, Communalism and Secularism

14 pages

Systems of Kinship

The Household and the Family

18 pages

Marriage, Family and Kinship

16 pages

Marriage, Family and Kinship

16 pages

Family and Its Types

17 pages

Social Change in Modern Society

Social Change

14 pages

Education and Social Change

10 pages

Mindmaps

Mind Map: Basic Concepts

1 page

Mind Map: Sociology As a Science

1 page

Mind Map: Research Methods and Analysis

1 page

Mind Map: Sociological Thinkers

1 page

Mind Map: Stratification and Mobility

1 page

Mind Map: Works and Economic Life

1 page

Mind Map: Politics and Society

1 page

Mind Map: Religion and Society

1 page

Mind Map: Systems of Kinship

1 page

Mind Map: Social Change in Modern Society

1 page

Mind Map: Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society

1 page

Mind Map: Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

1 page

Mind Map: Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

1 page

Mind Map: Caste System

1 page

Mind Map: Tribal Communities in India

1 page

Mind Map: Social Classes in India

1 page

Mind Map: Systems of Kinship in India

1 page

Mind Map: Religion and Society

1 page

Mind Map: Visions of Social Changes in India

1 page

Mind Map: Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India

1 page

Mind Map: Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

1 page

Mind Map: Politics and Society

1 page

Mind Map: Social Movements in Modern India

1 page

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All notes of Sociology Optional for UPSC (Notes) for UPSC CSE Exam

Indology (GS. Ghurye)

Structural functionalism (M. N. Srinivas)

Marxist Sociology (A.R. DESAI)

Mind Map: Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society

Social Background of Indian Nationalism

Modernization of Indian Tradition

Mind Map: Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

Social Reforms Movements During Colonial Period

Protests and Movement During Colonial Period and Social Reforms

What is Sociology?

Basic Concepts

Modernity & Social Changes in Europe and Emergence of Sociology

Scope of Sociology

Uses of Sociology

Topic wise Previous Year Questions (Solved) : Sociology - The Discipline

Sociology in Relation with The Other Social Sciences

Flashcards: Sociology -The Discipline

Sociology and Common Sense

Mind Map: Basic Concepts

PPT: Basic Concepts of Sociology

Science, scientific method and its critique

Positivism and its Critique​​

Topic wise Previous Year Questions (Solved) : Sociology As a Science

Fact, Value & Objectivity

Flashcards: Sociology As a Science

Major Theoretical Strands of Research Methodology

Mind Map: Sociology As a Science

Non- Positivist Methodologies

Social Research and Its Importance

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Techniques of Data Collection -1

Techniques of Data Collection-2

Variables ,Sampling, Hypothesis, Reliability And Validity

Mind Map: Research Methods and Analysis

Karl Marx: Historical Materialism

Karl Marx: Alienation

Karl Marx: Class, Class Struggle and Social Change

Emile Durkheim: The Division of Labor in Society

Emile Durkheim: Social Facts

Emile Durkheim: Suicide

Topic wise Previous Year Questions (Solved) : Sociological Thinkers

Emile Durkheim: Religion & Society

O P Gauba Summary: Concept of Power

Max Weber: Social Action

Max Weber: Ideal Types

Max Weber: Structures of Authority

Mind Map: Sociological Thinkers

Max Weber: Bureaucracy

Max Weber: Protestant Ethics and Spirit of Capitalism

Talcott Parsons

Robert K. Merton

George Herbert Mead

Flashcard : Sociological Thinkers

PPT: Karl Marx and His Theories on Materialism, Alienation, and Class Struggle

Social Stratification

Concepts- Equality

O P Gauba Summary: Concept of Equality

Concepts-Inequality and Hierarchy

Concepts- Poverty

Concepts- Deprivation

Concepts-Social Exclusion

Theories of Social Stratification

Dimensions - Social Stratification of Ethnicity and Race

Social Mobility

Mind Map: Stratification and Mobility

Dimensions- Social Stratification of Class, Status Groups and Gender

O P Gauba Summary: Concept of Power

Social Organization of Work in Different Types of Society

Social Importance of Work and Occupations

Formal & Informal Organization of Work

Scientific Management

Mind Map: Works and Economic Life

Human Relations Theory

Labour and Society

Nation, State, Democracy & Citizenship

Political Parties & Pressure Groups

Political Elite

Regionalism

Decentralization of Power

Positivism and its Critique