Detailed Strategy to Handle
Dynamic/Contemporary
Questions
BY ADITYA SIR ( KARMAYOGI IAS )
Utilizing Sociological Thinkers
(ADITYA SIR)
Your command over master thinkers can help at varied placed.
Karl Marx Émile Durkheim Talcott Parsons
Apply Marx's concepts of Use Durkheim's theories of Implement Parsons' AGIL
commodity fetishism, class sacred and profane, social framework (Adaptation, Goal
struggle, and exploitation. For solidarity, and anomie. For attainment, Integration,
example, in questions about instance, in discussions on Latency). For tribal issues,
economic development and temple entry for women, you discuss how lack of integration
environmental distress, discuss can explore the sacred vs. and latent tensions lead to
how capitalist priorities can profane dichotomy. discontent.
harm collective welfare and
increase vulnerability among
the poor.
Robert K. Merton George Herbert G.S. Ghurye
Employ concepts like strain Mead Reference Ghurye's work on
theory and manifest and latent Use Mead's theories on caste and race, especially when
functions. Use these to analyze symbolic interactionism and the addressing social stratification
social phenomena where development of self. Apply and caste dynamics in India.
institutional goals and means these to contemporary issues of
are misaligned. identity and social interaction.
M.N. Srinivas
Utilize Srinivas' concepts of
Sanskritization, Westernization,
and social change. Apply his
ideas to questions on joint
families, elderly care, and rural-
urban dynamics.
Applying Sociological Terms
We have a lot, which can make your answer Sociological, some examples -
Commodification Liquid Modernity
Discuss the commodification of various social Examine fluid and transient social relationships in
entities, like women in media or education. contemporary society.
Fetishism of Commodity Cultural Reproduction
Analyze how commodities are given importance Discuss how cultural norms and values are
over human relations. perpetuated across generations.
Theoretical Perspectives
If you cannot remember any thinker use according to .....
Function
alist
Feminist
Marxist Subaltern
Postmode
rnist
Marxist
1 Analyze issues through the lens of economic deprivation and class struggle. Always highlight the impact
on the have-nots.
Feminist
2
Critique social phenomena from the perspective of gender inequality and women's rights.
Subaltern
3
Focus on the marginalized and oppressed groups, including Dalits and the economically disadvantaged.
Postmodernist
4
Critique grand narratives and explore the diversity of experiences and perspectives.
Functionalist
5
Emphasize the functional aspects of social institutions and their contributions to social stability.
Use of Data
NCRB
National Crime Records Bureau data for crime statistics.
NFHS
National Family Health Survey for health-related data.
Census
Census data for demographic information.
Economic Survey
Data for economic trends and policies. E.g in questions like
honour killing, suicide.
Incorporating relevant data from these sources can significantly strengthen your sociological analysis and
make your arguments more compelling and evidence-based.
Example Applications
Temple Entry of Economic Issues Related to
Women Development and Tribals
Durkheim: Sacred and
Environmental Parsons: AGIL framework.
profane.
Distress
Subaltern Perspective: Focus
Feminist Perspective: Gender Marx: Fetishism of on marginalized
equality. commodity, class struggle. communities.
Data: NCRB statistics on Functionalist: How economic Data: Census data on tribal
crimes against women. institutions impact social populations.
stability.
Data: Environmental data
from NFHS or Economic
Survey.
Developing Your Sociological
Approach
Your ability to use them will depend on -
Regular Practice
Regularly practice writing answers using these frameworks.
Theory Review
Review sociological theories and their contemporary applications.
Stay Updated
Stay updated with current data and reports.
By this you can make any answer sociological.
By Aditya sir.
