Emile Durkheim | Religion and Society | Sociology Paper 1 | Pranay Aggarwal | IAS Gurukul

In this lecture, Pranay Aggarwal Sir, India’s leading Sociology teacher and mentor at IAS Gurukul, explains Emile Durkheim’s perspective on Religion and Society – a key topic of UPSC Sociology Optional (Paper 1). 👉 Durkheim’s definition of religion 👉 Sacred vs Profane 👉 Role of religion in maintaining social cohesion & collective conscience 👉 Totemism & Elementary Forms of Religious Life 👉 Application of Durkheim’s theory in UPSC Sociology Mains answers This session will help aspirants gain conceptual clarity, connect sociological theory with society, and write impactful UPSC Mains answers. 🚀 Admission Open → https://iasgurukul.com/ 🔥 Sociology Classroom Course by Pranay Aggarwal – Mentored 500+ Rankers 📢 Batch Starts from 18th Sept 2025 📘 Be Ready for Sociology Optional 2026–2027 💡 Why Choose IAS Gurukul? ✅ Conceptual Clarity & Regular Doubt Sessions ✅ PYQs, Current Affairs, and Daily Answer Writing ✅ Complete & Updated Notes 📚 ✅ Weekly Tests & Lifelong Mentorship 📞 For Admission Support: 📲 9999693744 📲 7042745191 #EmileDurkheim #ReligionAndSociety #SociologyOptional #IASGurukul #PranayAggarwal #UPSC #UPSC2026 #SociologyOptionalPaper1 #SociologyForUPSC #UPSCPreparation