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Sociology Of Ageing Question Paper

Sociology Of Ageing

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS

ASC 408: SOCIOLOGY OF AGEING

DATE: FRIDAY, 13TH JUNE 2008 TIME: 2.00 P.M. ? 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question one and any other two

Question One
(a)
What are the three theoretical perspectives that gerontologists use in the studies of ageing? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each perspective.
(b)
Explain three reasons why the study ageing is important.
Question Two
Compare and contrast the challenges facing the developed and developing countries as a result of the increase in the proportion and number of older people in their societies. What are the strategies that each society is making to these challenges?
Question Three
(a)
Gerontologists distinguish two main causes of ageing: Intrinsic and Extrinsic ageing. Discuss.
(b)
Explain the term Rectangularization of the life-curve and link this term to compression morbidity hypothesis. What do these two concepts suggest about ageing in the future?
Question Four
(a)
Explain the Kenya Government policy on ageing as contained in the development plans (from 2000-2007). Are there differences with what is advocated in the UNITED NATIONS Document on Global ageing concern?
(b)
How should the current Kenya Health Care system change to serve the future of an increasing number of older population?
Question Five
(a)
Most government set up retirement benefit schemes to help retirees cope with their old age social economic situations. Explain how one can benefit by planning his/her retirement.
(b)
What advise would you give to older people to improve their sex lives?

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