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Sociology Optional Notes for UPSC
This webpage provides comprehensive notes for the Sociology optional subject in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. It includes detailed explanations of various sociological theories, concepts, and thinkers, as well as analysis of previous year question papers. The notes are designed to help UPSC aspirants understand the subject thoroughly and prepare effectively for their exams.
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- Modernity & Social Change in Europe
- The Dark Ages & Renaissance
- Emergence of Sociology
- Auguste Comte – Father of Sociology
- Scope of Sociology – Formalistic School & Synthetic School
- Sociology and Economics
- Sociology and Psychology
- Sociology and History
- Sociology and Political Science
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Sociology and Common Sense
- G.S. Ghurye: A Detailed Biography
- G.S. Ghurye’s Contributions to Indian Sociology
- Hegel’s Philosophy and Idealism
- Basic Assumptions of Historical Materialism and Marx’s Theory
- Karl Marx: Dialectical and Historical Materialism
- Forces and Modes of Production – Karl Marx for UPSC
- Marx Theory of Alienation : Notes for UPSC Sociology
- Dialectical Materialism : Understanding The Laws of Dialectics
- Durkheim: Sociology as the Scientific Study of Social Facts
- Comparative Method in Sociology – Comparisons in Daily Life
- Mechanical Solidarity and Organic Solidarity : Forms of Social Solidarity
- Max Weber: Rationality and Rationalisation
- Karl Marx’s Methodology: Unveiling His Materialistic Conception of History
- Max Weber’s Methodology in Sociology
- Emile Durkheim’s Methodology: Understanding the Social Aspects of Phenomena
- Weber and Durkheim on Religion: A Comparative Analysis
- Division of Labour by Emile Durkheim Notes
- Division of Labour by Karl Marx
- Max Weber on Capitalism Sociology Notes
- Ideal Types of Max Weber
- Power and Authority by Max Weber
- Pattern Variables of Talcott Parsons
- Parsons Theory of Social Change
- Theory of Reference Groups by Merton
- Robert Merton: Manifest and Latent Functions
- Davis and Moore Theory of Stratification : Functionalist Approach
- Dravidian Kinship by Louis Dumont
- Dependency Theory: Understanding Development, Approaches, and Criticisms
- Social Change: Concepts, Theories, and Factors
- Types of Social Mobility
- Social Mobility within Caste and Class Systems in India
- Dynamics of Social Mobility: Influences, Barriers, and Societal Change
- Comparison of Durkheim and Marx on Division of Labour