Soci 101: Introduction To Sociology Question Paper

Soci 101: Introduction To Sociology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts General

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA
UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN
BACHELOR OF ARTS GENERAL

SOCI 101: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

STREAM: B.A ECON & SOCI TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 16/8/2013 2.30 P.M. - 430 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
1. (a) Regardless of all the doubts and criticisms leveled at sociology over its claim to science, sociology is a science like any other. Discuss. [15 marks]

(b) Describe the main stages through which Auguste Comte argues all societies pass. [15 marks]

2. Norms emerge and become standardized in society in order to serve a wide range of functions. Outline the main functions of norms in society. [20 marks]

3, (a) Define anomie and describe its causes. [8 marks]

(b) Describe the various types of suicide as described by Emile Durkheim. [12 marks]

4. Outline Karl Marx’s contribution to sociology. [20 marks]

5. Briefly explain the following types of acculturation.
(a) Selective acculturation [5 marks]
(b) Planned acculturation [5 marks]
(c) Antagonistic acculturation [5 marks]
(d) Bilateral acculturation [5 marks]
(e) Unilateral acculturations [5 marks]

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