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Legal Anthropology Question Paper

Legal Anthropology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Social Sciences-Anthropology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2013

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – 2012/2013
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
NAF 109: LEGAL ANTHROPOLOGY

DATE: MAY 13, 2013 TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer THREE Questions only.

1) With the help of appropriate examples, discuss the functions and dysfunctions of law.

2) How were common criminals like chicken thieves dealt with in traditional African societies? Illustrate your answer fully.

3) Drawing examples from one African society, discuss how disputes between individuals and families were resolved.

4) Discuss the impact of colonialism on customary law. Use appropriate examples to support your answer.

5) What are the legal challenges facing the Kenyan society in contemporary times. Illustrate your answer fully.

6) What were the contributions of the contractarian philosophers to the development of legal thought?

7) With reference to any traditional society you are familiar with, discuss how law and order were maintained. Illustrate your answer fully.

8) What do you understand by the concept ‘legal pluralism?’ What challenges does it pose to national development in the developing countries?

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