On my request, Ms. Aditi Singh(AIR 12) has provided some pointers on Sociology.

I thank her for her contribution to the blog. Beyond this I won't be able to answer any questions on Sociology Reading List for Sociology (Main) Shri. Upendra Gaurs class notes Sociology-Tom Bottomore Sociology-Michael Haralambos Classical Sociological Theory-George Ritzer Tribal India-Nadeem Hasnain Modernization of Indian Tradition-Yogendra Singh Changing India-Robert Stern A few tips: 1. Refer to IGNOU notes for the new topics introduced in Paper II 2. Make sure you mention case studies in Paper II answers 3. Make good notes on topics like ethnicity, religion, caste, environment, womens movement, tribal movement, political parties, pressure groups, judiciary, etc. which are common to Political Science, Sociology, GS or Essay as itll help you to optimize your preparation. 5. Read the questions carefully in both optionals before answering. More often than not the second part of the questions would require a bit of original thinking beyond what you may have prepared.