Cdev233: African Families Question Paper
Cdev233: African Families
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CDEV233: AFRICAN FAMILIES
STREAMS: TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/3/2013 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.
1. (a) Provide at least three acceptable definitions of the family while highlighting the
various forms of neo – familial existence which have become universally prevalent. [15 Marks]
(b) Show why these neo-familial forms have gained conventional acceptance.
[15 Marks]
2. Compare and contrast traditional and modern families in Kenya today. What are some of the acute problems that modern families have had to cope with? [20 Marks]
3. Critically discuss the functions of the following:
(i) Leviratic marriage [4 Marks]
(ii) Sororatic marriage [4 Marks]
(iii) Bride wealth [4 Marks]
(iv) Exogamy [4 Marks]
(v) Endogamy [4 Marks]
4. The growth of the urban-industrial society has been associated with major changes in the African family. Discuss. [20 Marks]
5. (a) What is polygamy? [4 Marks]
(b) Identify two types of polygamy and discuss their causes. [16 Marks]
6. (a) A family policy can either be explicit or implicit. Show the difference
between these two types of family policy. [6 Marks]
(b) Discuss the special family services as a form of family policy in Africa.
[14 Marks]
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