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Introduction To Sociology(Sost 131)2Nd Trimester 2016 Question Paper

Introduction To Sociology(Sost 131)2Nd Trimester 2016 

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2016



Introduction to Sociology(SOST 131)2nd Trimester 2016 FT
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2'ND 'TRIMESTER 2016 (FT) EXAMINATION

SCHOOL : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 131
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any three questions
Question One

Discuss the contribution of the following scholars to the discipline of sociology;
i. Emile Durkheim (4 Marks)
ii. Karl Marx (4 Marks)
iii. Max Weber (4 Marks)
Discuss factors that influence people’s level of conformity.
(8 Marks)
Question Two

Discuss the place/role of the following agents to the process of socialization;

Peers
(4 Marks)
Religion
(4 Marks)
Media
(4 Marks)
Family
(4 Marks)
Education
(4 Marks)
Question Three

Discuss how the following factors have influenced social change in Kenyan society;
(10 Marks)
Globalization
Science and technology
Discuss four major frameworks that have developed in feminist theory in sociological perspectives
(10 Marks)
Question Four

Discuss the positive and negative effects of class/social stratification in Kenya.
(10 Marks)
Based on your study and understanding of sociology, discuss the probable causes of deviant behavior among the Kenyan youth.
(10 Marks)
Question five

a. Systematically describe the stages that are followed in the research process in sociology. (10 Marks)
b. State and describe the three types of authority (10 Marks)




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