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Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) Pt 1St Trimester 2016 Question Paper

Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) Pt 1St Trimester 2016 

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2016



INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (SOST 131) PT 1ST TRIMESTER 2016
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1'ST 'TRIMESTER 2016 (PT) EXAMINATION

FACULTY : EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 131
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS

Answer Any Three Questions.

Question One

Write some notes on the following terms of sociology;

Gender Inequality Social Stratification Bureaucracy

Structuralism Research Ethics Social Darwinism

Ethnocentricity Human groups Social Mobility

Marxism (20 Marks)
Question Two

Discuss the significant stages in research methodology in social studies. (20 Marks)
Question Three

Discuss five characteristics of culture. (10 Marks)
Symbols, Language for transmission of norms, beliefs, identity, values, and folklore,

Discuss any five factors that can bring social change Collective behavior and social movements, cultural diffusion, inequalities in race, ethnicity, social class and gender, technological innovations, migration and war due to conflict (10 Marks)
Question Four

a) Discuss the role played by Feminism in bringing change in the plight of women in Kenya. (10Marks)
b) Media and internet have greatly influenced socialization process in Kenya today. Discuss (10Marks)






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