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Soci 204: Social Institutions Question Paper

Soci 204: Social Institutions

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Economics And Sociology

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
MAIN & EMBU
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) SCHOOL BASED
SOCI 204: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
STREAMS: TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 18/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO

1. (a) Briefly discuss key features common in all social institutions. [15 Marks]

(b) In your view, what is the functional value of institutions in society? [15 Marks]

2. Aristotle is the founding father of the political philosophy called democracy. Highlight and discuss the main ideas that constitute his philosophy. [20 Marks]

3. The family as a social institution has been glorified as being the apex of biosocial functionalism by functionalists such as Talcott Parsons. However, critics of the family argue that the functions of the family should be perceived as dysfunctions. To what extent do you agree with the critics? [20 Marks]

4. (a) Distinguish the following types of education [15 Marks]

(i) Formal education
(ii) Informal education
(iii) Non-formal education

(b) Outline the main functions of education. [5 Marks]

5. Using suitable examples outline and discuss the functions of the state. [20 Marks]

6. Identify the functional similarities of religion and education. [20 Marks]

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