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Introduction To Sociology(Sost 131) Question Paper

Introduction To Sociology(Sost 131)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME : 2 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE (Compulsory) and Other TWO Questions
Question One
a) Define sociology and discuss its importance as a course of study.
(10marks)
b) Considering the macro and macro level approaches in sociology which one do you think better explains social life? Why? (10marks)

c) "Man is a social animal" Describe the relation between man and society.
(10marks)

Question Two
a) 1. Explain the importance of culture. (5marks)
2. Explain briefly the meaning of the following concepts:
i) Cultural relativism
ii) Culture lag
iii) Culture ethnocentrism (10marks)

b) How can symbolic interaction and rational choice perspective help explain dating behavior? For example, what might a goodnight kiss versus sexual intercourse mean to females versus males? (5marks)

Question Three
a) What experiences have you or someone you know had with re-socialization? What was the process, the outcome, and difficulties?
(10marks)
b) Define social structure and explain its importance in our social life.
(10marks)

Question Four
Sociology provides insight into the biases of corporately- owned mass media. But mass media can also be used by community groups to promote change discuss. (20marks)

Question Five
a) Write short notes on:
i) Primary and Secondary groups. (5marks)
ii) Diffusion of culture (5marks)

b) Define family and discuss its salient features. (10marks)

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