Video Lectures of Sociology Optional for UPSC (Notes) for UPSC CSE Exam
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Sociology - The Discipline
| Sociology in Relation with The Other Social Sciences 25:17 min |  |
| Modernity & Social Changes in Europe and Emergence of Sociology 19:16 min | |
| What is Sociology? 76:36 min | |
| Basic Concepts- 1 24:33 min | |
| Basic Concepts- 2 23:21 min | |
| Scope of Sociology 29:47 min | |
| Uses of Sociology 80:25 min | |
| Sociology and Common Sense- 1 22:45 min | |
| Sociology and Common Sense- 2 30:26 min | |
Sociology As a Science
| Positivism and its Critique 08:44 min | |
| Fact, Value & Objectivity 07:27 min | |
| Major theoretical strands of research methodology 29:26 min | |
| Non- Positivist Methodologies 33:44 min | |
| Science, Scientific Method and Critique. 89:51 min | |
Research Methods and Analysis
| Methods And Techniques of Social Research- 1 22:26 min | |
| Variables Sampling Hypothesis Reliability And Validity- 1 13:23 min | |
| Variables Sampling Hypothesis Reliability And Validity- 2 17:50 min | |
| Social Research and Its Importance- 1 11:43 min | |
| Social Research and Its Importance- 2 12:08 min | |
| Difficulties Or Problems Involved In Sociological Research 21:39 min | |
Sociological Thinkers
| Karl Marx: Alienation 09:13 min | |
| Karl Marx: Class, Class Struggle and Social Change 14:07 min | |
| Emile Durkheim: The Division of Labor in Society 13:51 min | |
| Emile Durkheim: Social Facts - 1 04:43 min | |
| Emile Durkheim: Social Facts - 2 04:52 min | |
| Emile Durkheim: Suicide 07:55 min | |
| Max Weber: Ideal Types 20:56 min | |
| Max Weber: Structures of Authority 24:09 min | |
| Talcott Parsons 41:39 min | |
Stratification and Mobility
| Social Stratification- 1 17:27 min | |
| Social Stratification- 2 10:13 min | |
| Theories of Social Stratification 15:14 min | |
| Social Mobility 18:41 min | |
Works and Economic Life
| Social Organization of Work in Different Types of Society 12:23 min | |
| Formal & Informal Organization of Work 20:14 min | |
| Scientific Management 09:48 min | |
| Human Relations Movement 04:30 min | |
Politics and Society
| Nation, Democracy & Citizenship- 1 16:49 min | |
| Nation, Democracy & Citizenship- 2 21:36 min | |
| Political Parties & Pressure Groups 11:48 min | |
| Social & Political Elite 89:00 min | |
| Decentralization of Power 15:50 min | |
| Civil Society and Ideology 22:18 min | |
Religion and Society
| Sociological Classifications of Religious Movements 10:08 min | |
| Religion in Modern Society: Secularization 07:23 min | |
| Religion in Modern Society: Fundamentalism 06:50 min | |
Systems of Kinship
| Is the family universal? 36:23 min | |
| Theories of the family 32:41 min | |
| Family Diversity 17:39 min | |
| The Changing Functions of the Family 25:26 min | |
| Lineage and Descent 72:55 min | |
| Sexual Division of Labour 80:22 min | |
Social Change in Modern Society
| Meaning and Definition of Social Change 16:49 min | |
| Theories of Social Change 11:47 min | |
| Agents of Social Change 61:59 min | |
| Education & Social Change - 1 16:12 min | |
| Social Legislation & Social Change 19:27 min | |
Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society
| Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society Indology (G.S. GHURYE) 08:41 min | |
| Indology (GS. Ghurye) 08:41 min | |
Impact of colonial rule on Indian society
| Social Background of Indian Nationalism 15:41 min | |
| Social Reforms Movements During Colonial Period 04:18 min | |
| Telangana Movement 16:19 min | |
| Impact of Colonial Rule On Indian Society 58:10 min | |
Rural and Agrarian Social Structure
| Village Studies- 1 16:02 min | |
| Village Studies- 2 14:33 min | |
| Village Studies- 3 20:12 min | |
| Rural & Agrarian Social Structure 26:26 min | |
Caste System
| Features of Caste System 09:28 min | |
Tribal Communities in India
| Tribal Communities in India 37:31 min | |
Social Classes in India
| Social Classes in India & Industrial Class Structure 01:42 min | |
Systems of Kinship in India
| Family and Marriage in India 106:39 min | |
| Changing Trends of Marriage and Its Future 27:22 min | |
Religion and Society
| Religious Communities in India 09:02 min | |
| Problems of Religious Minorities 08:05 min | |
Visions of Social Changes in India
| Idea of Development Planning and Mixed Economy 06:36 min | |
Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India
| Rural And Agrarian Transformation In India - 1 62:25 min | |
| Green Revolution and Social Change 09:46 min | |
Industrialization and Urbanisation in India
| Evolution of Modern Industry in India 09:14 min | |
| Growth of Urban Settlements in India 18:18 min | |
| Working Class: Structure, Growth & Class Mobilization 14:58 min | |
| Informal Sector & Child Labour 12:43 min | |
| Slums & Deprivation in Urban Areas 12:27 min | |
Politics and Society
| Nation, Democracy & Citizenship- 1 16:49 min | |
| Nation, Democracy & Citizenship- 2 21:36 min | |
| Political Parties & Pressure Groups 11:48 min | |
| Civil Society and Ideology 22:18 min | |
| Social & Political Elite 89:00 min | |
| Decentralization of Power 15:50 min | |
Social Movements in Modern India
| Social Movements 08:54 min | |
| Classification of Social Movements 08:58 min | |
| Women's Movements 35:41 min | |
| Environmental and Ecological Movements 11:38 min | |
| Ethnic Movements with Special Reference to Tribals 32:26 min | |
Population Dynamics
| Population Studies 20:15 min | |
| Structure, Characteristics and Dynamics of Population 10:35 min | |
| Population Growth, Development, Policies and Programmes 17:52 min | |
| Nature of Population Problem in India 26:58 min | |
| Demographic Dividend And Emerging Issues 12:18 min | |
| Child and Infant Mortality And Sexual and Reproductive Health 10:26 min | |
Challenges of Social Transformation
| Environmental Problems 12:55 min | |
| Dams & Displacement 17:28 min | |
| Sustainable Development 36:27 min | |
| Poverty & Deprivation 11:52 min | |
| Ethnic Conflicts 08:14 min | |
| Communalism & Fundamentalism 10:27 min | |
| Disparities in Education 23:20 min | |
