4. Sociology as Science P2 | Sociology Paper 1 UPSC 2026 | Chapter 2 :

Sociology Paper 1 for UPSC Mains 2026 | Complete Conceptual Course

This video marks the beginning of a complete Sociology Optional Paper 1 course for UPSC Mains 2026, designed with a purely answer-writing and PYQ-driven approach.

Sociology Paper 1 focuses on thinkers, core concepts, sociological theories and perspectives, which form the foundation for high-scoring answers in the optional paper. This course is structured to help aspirants develop clarity of concepts, interlinking ability and contemporary relevance.

🔍 What This Course Will Cover

✔ Sociology as a Discipline
✔ Sociological Thinkers – Karl Marx, Max Weber, Émile Durkheim
✔ Research Methods & Methodology
✔ Sociological Theories & Perspectives
✔ Stratification, Social Structure & Institutions
✔ Concept-to-answer transformation for Mains

🎯 Who Should Follow This Series?

Sociology Optional aspirants (UPSC CSE 2026)

Beginners starting Sociology from scratch

Repeaters aiming to improve Paper 1 scores

Aspirants struggling with thinker-based answers

📌 How to Use This Course Effectively

Watch lectures in sequence

Prepare micro-notes for thinkers

Link concepts with PYQs

Practice 15-marker answers after each topic

🚀 Why This Course Is Different

Mains-first orientation (no Prelims dilution)

Focus on conceptual clarity + answer enrichment

Simplified explanation of dense thinkers

Content aligned strictly with UPSC syllabus

🔔 Stay Connected

Subscribe for the complete Sociology Optional course, topic-wise lectures, PYQ analysis and answer writing guidance.

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