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Aso 301: Contemporary Sociological Theory Question Paper

Aso 301: Contemporary Sociological Theory

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MASENO UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014

THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY WITH

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(CITY CAMPUS - REGULAR)

ASO 301: CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

Date: 28th November, 2013 Time: 9.00 - 11.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ANY THREE questions.

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ASO 301: CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (REGULAR)

Answer any THREE questions.

1.a) Describe the main elements of structural functionalism. (16 marks)

b) Explain the contributions of Robert Merton in the Development of functionalist analysis. (7.3 marks)

2.Draw from the work of Anthony Giddens and show how modern society influences social interaction.
(23.3 marks)

3.Examine the subordinate position of women in present day Kenya basing your arguments on feminist theory. (23.3 marks)

4.Explain the contributions of Blumer, Mead and Goffman in the development of symbolic interaction-ism. (23.3 marks)

5.Show how social exchange theory can help us understand the nature and course of human behavior.
(23.3 marks)

6. Mcdonaldization is a term that shows how bureaucracy is persistent in modern society. Discuss.
(23.3 marks)

Aso 301: Contemporary Sociological Theory Question Paper

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