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CSS Sociology Syllabus
FPSC CSS optional subject (100 marks) covering general sociology, sociological theory, research methods, and the social institutions and problems of Pakistani society. The full CSS Sociology syllabus: 5 subjects, 23 chapters and 73 topics, with 282 flashcards written against it.
CSS Sociology subjects
CSS Sociology has 5 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
General Sociology: Basic Concepts
- Individual and Society · 5 topics
- Culture · 6 topics
- Social Interaction and Stratification · 4 topics
- Social Control · 3 topics
- Public Opinion · 3 topics
Social Institutions and Community
- Nature of Social Institutions · 2 topics
- Family · 2 topics
- Religion as an Institution · 2 topics
- Education, Economy and Politics · 3 topics
- Community · 4 topics
- Social and Cultural Change · 4 topics
Social Problems of Pakistan
- Demographic and Migration Problems · 3 topics
- Deviance and Crime · 4 topics
- Economic and Educational Problems · 3 topics
- Labour and Exploitation · 3 topics
- Gender and Vulnerable Groups · 3 topics
Sociological Theory
- Structural Functionalism · 3 topics
- Conflict Theory · 2 topics
- Symbolic Interactionism · 2 topics
- Classical and Foundational Theorists · 4 topics
Methods of Sociological Research
- Science and Sociology · 2 topics
- Research Design · 2 topics
- Tools and Techniques of Data Collection · 4 topics
CSS Sociology flashcards
282 question-and-answer cards across 5 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
CSS Sociology syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the CSS Sociology syllabus?
CSS Sociology covers 5 subjects: General Sociology: Basic Concepts, Social Institutions and Community, Social Problems of Pakistan, Sociological Theory and Methods of Sociological Research.
How many chapters and topics are in the CSS Sociology syllabus?
23 chapters and 73 topics, across 5 subjects. General Sociology: Basic Concepts is the largest subject, with 21 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there CSS Sociology flashcards?
Yes — 282 question-and-answer flashcards in 5 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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