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What sociological thinkers and perspectives are essential for UPSC Sociology optional?

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  • Sleepy Classes IAS emphasizes mastering the six core thinkers for Paper 1: Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Mead, Parsons, and Merton.
  • For Paper 2, deeply integrate Indian perspectives like G.S. Ghurye, M.N. Srinivas, and A.R. Desai. They recommend contrasting structural-functionalist, Marxist, and feminist viewpoints to ensure high-scoring, analytical answers.