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Asc 500: Advanced Sociological Theory Question Paper

Asc 500: Advanced Sociological Theory

Course:Master Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER 2010 TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 5.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER THREE.

1.
a)
Discuss Spencer?s three impendiment to the development of sociology as a

discipline.

Show that his views have been supported by other social scientists. (15 marks)

b)
With examples relevant to our society, show that W.E.B. Dubois

was right about race relations.

(10 marks)

c)
Explain classical determinism?s views on state, power and authority.

(15 marks)

2.
Write a short account of Durkheim?s central theories and methods.

How have we benefited from his ideas?

(20 marks)

3.
a)
Discuss giving relevant examples that theory can be used to prove

hypothetical statements.

(10 marks)

b)
Feminist theorists are still critical about Karl Marx ?s perception

about women and their status in the family. Which part of his theory

(theories) has been quoted? Has societies changed on his views? (10 marks)

4.
a)
Discuss the implications of Weber?s thesis on power and authority

in our society today.

(15 marks)

b)
Show with examples the practicality of J. S. Mill?s sociological

imagination in the contemporary world.

(5 marks)

5.
Cooley, Mead and Freud have background in psychology but are extensively

quoted in the development of sociological theory.

How much do you agree with this statement and why?

(20 marks)
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