Sociological Theories of Religion | UPSC Sociology Optional
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🎙 The UPSC Podcast | Sociology Optional Series
📚 Episode: Sociological Theories of Religion – Classical Thinkers to Contemporary Views
In this episode, we dive into the major sociological perspectives on religion—a core area of UPSC Sociology Optional Paper I that helps you connect theory with the role of religion in society, both historically and in modern contexts.
What you’ll learn:
🔹 Emile Durkheim – religion as a source of social cohesion
🔹 Max Weber – religion, social change, and the Protestant ethic
🔹 Karl Marx – religion as ideology and tool of social control
🔹 Functionalist, Conflict, and Interpretive perspectives
🔹 Linking classical theories with current religious dynamics in India & the world
🔹 Tips to integrate thinkers, examples, and critiques for high-scoring UPSC answers
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a conceptually clear and exam-ready understanding of religion from a sociological lens, enabling you to write richer, multidimensional answers.
🔔 Subscribe for complete UPSC Sociology coverage with conceptual clarity and exam-oriented insights.
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