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Sociology Foundational Course

Sociology Foundational Course

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Our Sociology optional course for UPSC CSE offers a comprehensive understanding of society, analytical skills development, and real-world application. With a structured syllabus, daily answer writing, and personalized support, aspirants gain insights into societal issues, enhance their analytical abilities, and excel in the civil services examination.

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The Comprehensive Online Course for Sociology Optional is designed to provide aspirants with a structured and comprehensive preparation strategy for the UPSC Civil Services Mains examination. This course aims to cover all major topics of the Sociology optional syllabus, enhance conceptual understanding, and equip aspirants with the analytical skills necessary to excel in the examination.

Course Duration: 4 months (Approximately 16 weeks)

Medium: English

Tests:

  • Sectional Tests: 6
  • FLT: 2

Classroom Course Structure:

Weeks 1: Introduction to Sociology

  • Basic Concepts and Definitions in Sociology
  • Evolution of Sociological Thought
  • Understanding Social Institutions

Weeks 2-4: Sociological Perspectives

  • Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism
  • Feminist, Marxist, and Postmodernist Perspectives
  • Application of Sociological Perspectives to Contemporary Issues

Weeks 5-6: Social Institutions

  • Family, Marriage, and Kinship Systems
  • Education, Economy, Religion, and Politics
  • Analysis of Social Institutions in Indian Society

Weeks 7-9: Social Stratification and Inequality

  • Theories of Social Stratification: Caste, Class, and Race
  • Poverty, Social Mobility, and Social Exclusion
  • Reservation Policy and Affirmative Action in India

Weeks 10-12: Social Change and Development

  • Theories of Social Change: Modernization, Dependency, and World-Systems Theory
  • Globalization and Its Impact on Society
  • Sustainable Development and Social Movements

Weeks 13-14: Research Methodology in Sociology

  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
  • Sampling Techniques and Data Collection Methods
  • Ethical Considerations in Sociological Research

Weeks 15-16: Topic-wise In-depth Study and Practice

  • Each week dedicated to a specific topic from the syllabus
  • In-depth study of theoretical concepts, empirical studies, and case studies
  • Regular practice through quizzes, assignments, and mock tests
  • Revision and reinforcement of concepts through interactive sessions and group discussions

Additional Features:

  • Live Interactive Classes: Regular live classes conducted by experienced faculty members to clarify doubts, discuss important topics, and provide guidance.
  • Recorded Lectures: Access to recorded lectures for convenient learning and revision at any time.
  • Study Material: Comprehensive study material, including notes, books, articles, and curated resources for each topic.
  • Mock Tests and Assessments: Regular mock tests and assessments to evaluate progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, and track performance.
  • Personalized Mentorship: Individualized guidance and mentorship provided by subject matter experts to address specific concerns and tailor the preparation strategy.
  • Discussion Forum: Online discussion forum for peer-to-peer learning, sharing resources, and collaborative study.

 

Tests Course Structure:

  1. Sectional Tests (6 Tests):
    • Each sectional test focuses on specific topics or themes from the Sociology optional syllabus.
    • Duration: 2 hours per test.
    • Each test comprises a set of objective and subjective questions, covering theoretical concepts, case studies, and contemporary issues.
    • Detailed answer explanations and feedback provided to help aspirants understand concepts, improve comprehension, and refine answer-writing skills.
    • Topics Covered (both papers):
      • Test 1: Introduction to Sociology
      • Test 2: Sociological Perspectives
      • Test 3: Social Institutions
      • Test 4: Social Stratification and Inequality
      • Test 5: Social Change and Development
      • Test 6: Research Methodology in Sociology
  2. Full-Length Tests (2 FLTs):
    • Full-length tests simulate the actual UPSC Civil Services Mains examination environment, allowing aspirants to assess their overall preparation and time management skills.
    • Duration: 3 hours per FLT.
    • Each FLT includes a comprehensive mix of objective and subjective questions covering the entire Sociology optional syllabus.
    • Detailed performance analysis and personalized feedback provided to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
    • FLTs are conducted at regular intervals to track progress and measure readiness for the exam.
    • Topics Covered:
      • FLT 1 & 2: Final Revision and Exam Simulation

The Comprehensive Online Course for Sociology Optional offers aspirants a structured and comprehensive preparation strategy for the UPSC Civil Services Mains examination. Through a systematic coverage of the syllabus, in-depth study of theoretical concepts, regular practice, and personalized guidance, this course aims to equip aspirants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to excel in the examination and achieve their dream of becoming civil servants.

Syllabus

PAPER– I
FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIOLOGY
1. Sociology – The Discipline:
(a) Modernity and social changes in Europe and emergence of Sociology.
(b) Scope of the subject and comparison with other social sciences.
(c) Sociology and common sense.
2. Sociology as Science:
(a) Science, scientific method and critique.
(b) Major theoretical strands of research methodology.
(c) Positivism and its critique.
(d) Fact value and objectivity.
(e) Non-positivist methodologies.
3. Research Methods and Analysis:
(a) Qualitative and quantitative methods.
(b) Techniques of data collection.
(c) Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.
4. Sociological Thinkers:
(a) Karl Marx – Historical materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle.
(b) Emile Durkheim – Division of labour, social fact, suicide, religion and society.
(c) Max Weber – Social action, ideal types, authority, bureaucracy, protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.
(d) Talcott Parsons – Social system, pattern variables.
(e) Robert K. Merton – Latent and manifest functions, conformity and deviance, reference groups.
(f) Mead – Self and identity.
5. Stratification and Mobility :
(a) Concepts – equality, inequality, hierarchy, exclusion, poverty and deprivation.
(b) Theories of social stratification – Structural functionalist theory, Marxist theory, Weberian theory.
(c) Dimensions – Social stratification of class, status groups, gender, ethnicity and race.
(d) Social mobility – open and closed systems, types of mobility, sources and causes of mobility.
6. Works and Economic Life:
(a) Social organization of work in different types of society – slave society, feudal society, industrial capitalist society.
(b) Formal and informal organization of work.
(c) Labour and society.
7. Politics and Society:
(a) Sociological theories of power.
(b) Power elite, bureaucracy, pressure groups and political parties.
(c) Nation, state, citizenship, democracy, civil society, ideology.
(d) Protest, agitation, social movements, collective action, revolution.
8. Religion and Society:
(a) Sociological theories of religion.
(b) Types of religious practices: animism, monism, pluralism, sects, cults.
(c) Religion in modern society: religion and science, secularization, religious revivalism, fundamentalism.

9. Systems of Kinship:
(a) Family, household, marriage.
(b) Types and forms of family.
(c) Lineage and descent.
(d) Patriarchy and sexual division of labour.
(e) Contemporary trends.
10. Social Change in Modern Society:
(a) Sociological theories of social change.
(b) Development and dependency.
(c) Agents of social change.
(d) Education and social change.
(e) Science, technology and social change.

PAPER–II

INDIAN SOCIETY: STRUCTURE AND CHANGE
A. Introducing Indian Society:
(i) Perspectives on the Study of Indian Society :
(a) Indology (G.S. Ghure).
(b) Structural functionalism (M. N. Srinivas).
(c) Marxist sociology (A. R. Desai).
(ii) Impact of colonial rule on Indian society :
(a) Social background of Indian nationalism.
(b) Modernization of Indian tradition.
(c) Protests and movements during the colonial period.
(d) Social reforms.

B. Social Structure:
(i) Rural and Agrarian Social Structure:
(a) The idea of Indian village and village studies.
(b) Agrarian social structure—evolution of land tenure system, land reforms.
(ii) Caste System:
(a) Perspectives on the study of caste systems: G. S.Ghurye, M.N.Srinivas, Louis Dumont, Andre Beteille.
(b) Features of caste system.
(c) Untouchability-forms and perspectives

(iii) Tribal Communities in India:
(a) Definitional problems.
(b) Geographical spread.
(c) Colonial policies and tribes.
(d) Issues of integration and autonomy.
(iv) Social Classes in India:
(a) Agrarian class structure.
(b) Industrial class structure.
(c) Middle classes in India.
(v) Systems of Kinship in India:
(a) Lineage and descent in India.
(b) Types of kinship systems.
(c) Family and marriage in India.
(d) Household dimensions of the family.
(e) Patriarchy, entitlements and sexual division of labour.
(vi) Religion and Society:
(a) Religious communities in India.
(b) Problems of religious minorities.

C. Social Changes in India:
(i) Visions of Social Change in India:
(a) Idea of development planning and mixed economy.
(b) Constitution, law and social change.
(c) Education and social change.
(ii) Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India:
(a) Programmes of rural development, Community Development Programme, cooperatives, poverty alleviation schemes.
(b) Green revolution and social change.
(c) Changing modes of production in Indian agriculture.
(d) Problems of rural labour, bondage, migration.
(iii) Industrialization and Urbanisation in India:
(a) Evolution of modern industry in India.
(b) Growth of urban settlements in India.
(c) Working class: structure, growth, class mobilization.
(d) Informal sector, child labour.
(e) Slums and deprivation in urban areas.
(iv) Politics and Society:
(a) Nation, democracy and citizenship.
(b) Political parties, pressure groups, social and political elite.
(c) Regionalism and decentralization of power.
(d) Secularization.
(v) Social Movements in Modern India:
(a) Peasants and farmers movements.
(b) Women’s movement.
(c) Backward classes & Dalit movements.
(d) Environmental movements.
(e) Ethnicity and Identity movements.
(vi) Population Dynamics:
(a) Population size, growth, composition and distribution.
(b) Components of population growth: birth, death, migration.
(c) Population Policy and family planning.
(d) Emerging issues: ageing, sex ratios, child and infant mortality, reproductive health.
(vii) Challenges of Social Transformation:
a) Crisis of development: displacement, environmental problems and sustainability.
b) Poverty, deprivation and inequalities.
c) Violence against women.
d) Caste conflicts.
e) Ethnic conflicts, communalism, religious revivalism.
f) Illiteracy and disparities in education.

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