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Social Stratification, Ethnicity, Class And Mobility Question Paper

Social Stratification, Ethnicity, Class And Mobility

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF ARTS

ASC 309: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION, ETHNICITY, CLASS AND MOBILITY

DATE: Tuesday 8th September 2009

TIME: 11.00pm-1.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer thee questions. Question one is compulsory
1.
a)
What is social stratification?
b)
Give and explain systems of stratification that you know around the world.
c)
Describe at least three universal characteristics that socially stratified societies share.
2
a)
Why is Michael Jordon a good example of global capitalism. What is specific about Michael Jordon that makes his international presence so significant?
3.
a)
Regardless of global efforts, poverty will always be with us. Explain why?
b)
What is the difference in income and wealth? Explain why this is significant in understanding stratification in an African country of your choice.
4.
a)
What is social inclusion?
b)
Give examples of incidence you will consider as inclusion in Kenya.
5.
Explain the following concepts:
a)
Social construction of gender
b)
Affirmative action
c)
International division of labour
d)
Social closure
e)
Life chances