CSS Sociology Past Paper Questions on Culture
(2016–2025)
2016
- Culture is the essence of the worthwhile, but there is a clear menace to the very soul of the citizen
when culture becomes a tool in the hands of the regime of the day with which to transform the
outlook of the citizen. Comment.
- Comprehensive note on suicide by Durkheim
2017
- What is the role of culture in socialization of an individual to become a useful member of a
society? Discuss what cultural patterns help to explain this phenomenon.
2018
- Differentiate between Ethnocentrism and Xenocentrism with examples. Which one and how is
important in damaging the peace and development situation in Karachi? Discuss with logic and
evidence on the Issue.
2019
- There is continuous struggle between material and non-material cultures. In this process the
non-material culture lag behind the material culture and create culture lag. As a sociologist give
your opinion how to fill the gap.
- How culture ethnocentrism promotes social change and maintain social order. Comment?
- Discuss in detail that how unique culture ethos are impediments in the way of social change.
Explain in detail the planned social change.
2020
- No explicit question directly on culture in Part-II of Sociology paper.
2021
- Many scholars argue that the contemporary world we live in is predominantly dominated by a
global culture. Do you agree that we live in a society with a global culture, provide examples for
your arguments?
- Industrialization has given birth to social change. Discuss the socio-cultural changes brought
about by industrialization.
2022
- Cultural relativism (short note).
- Role of socio-cultural agents in the development of personality (relevant).
2023
- What is meant by society? Discuss its types in detail. Also, define culture and explain the
difference between material and non-material aspects of culture in society.
- Education is an important social institution. How conflict and functionalist
perspectives view education as institutionalized activity? Which of these approaches
can best describe the system of education in Pakistan and how?
2024
- Discuss the intricate relationship between culture and socialization, highlighting key mechanisms
through which the cultural elements are internalized by the individuals in a society. Give examples
to illustrate your answer.
- Applying functionalist perspective, discuss the interdependence of social institutions and their role in
maintaining social equilibrium in society. Give examples from Pakistani society to elaborate your answer.
2025
- Discuss the tension between traditional and modern values in shaping Pakistani society.
- Examine the role of religion in shaping social norms and values in Pakistan.