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Introduction To Sociology(Sost 131) Question Paper

Introduction To Sociology(Sost 131)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
Sociology is a scientific study of society. Discuss.
(10 Marks)
"The subject matter of sociology is social relationships". Explain.(10 Marks)
Throw light on the importance of sociology in Kenya.
(10 Marks)

Question Two
Distinguish between observation and interviewing techniques of data collection.
(10 Marks)
Define society and bring out the distinction between animal and human sociology.
(10 Marks)

Question Three
What do you mean by functionalism? Explain Merton’s paradigm of functional analysis. Does it satisfy the requirements of a rigorous theory.
Discuss the importance of the concept of social structure in social studies.
(8 Marks)

Question Four
In what ways does geographical environment influence social life of human beings? What are the limits of such an influence?
(10 Marks)
A man from a city wants to get a glimpse of rural life and seeks your help as his sociological guide. Explain the main features of rural life to your visitor.
(10 Marks)

Question Five
"The personality is formed, maintained as the socialization process moves along". Explain.
(5 Marks)
(i) State clearly the impact of culture on development of personality.
(ii) In what sense is family a primary group? Explain the correspondence between the nature and functions of the family on the one hand and the nature and functions of the state on the other in a changing society?
(10 Marks)

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