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Cdev233: African Families Question Paper

Cdev233: African Families

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CDEV233: AFRICAN FAMILIES
STREAMS: TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/3/2013 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.

1. (a) Provide at least three acceptable definitions of the family while highlighting the
various forms of neo – familial existence which have become universally prevalent. [15 Marks]

(b) Show why these neo-familial forms have gained conventional acceptance.
[15 Marks]

2. Compare and contrast traditional and modern families in Kenya today. What are some of the acute problems that modern families have had to cope with? [20 Marks]

3. Critically discuss the functions of the following:

(i) Leviratic marriage [4 Marks]

(ii) Sororatic marriage [4 Marks]

(iii) Bride wealth [4 Marks]

(iv) Exogamy [4 Marks]

(v) Endogamy [4 Marks]

4. The growth of the urban-industrial society has been associated with major changes in the African family. Discuss. [20 Marks]

5. (a) What is polygamy? [4 Marks]

(b) Identify two types of polygamy and discuss their causes. [16 Marks]

6. (a) A family policy can either be explicit or implicit. Show the difference
between these two types of family policy. [6 Marks]

(b) Discuss the special family services as a form of family policy in Africa.
[14 Marks]

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