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Science, technology, and social change

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Paper I · Social Change in Modern Society

Science, technology, and social change

Key points

Technological determinism
Digital divide
Science and rationalization
Information technology impact

Previous year questions

Questions asked from this topic in UPSC Sociology Optional:

2025 · Q.5e · 10 marks To what extent can education and skill development be an agent of socialchange? Critically analyze.
2018 · Q.8a · 20 marks Schooling does not ensure upward mobility of all members of the society. Discuss with reference to class societies.
2016 · Q.8a · 20 marks “Education is amajorsourceofSocialMobilityin contemporary society”. Explain.

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