Soci 204: Social Institutions Question Paper
Soci 204: Social Institutions
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 IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SOCI 204: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
STREAMS: COMDEV TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: 24/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.
1. (a) Define social institution and discuss the general functions of social institutions.
[15 Marks]
(b) Describe the key characteristics of social institutions. [15 Marks]
2. Compare and contrast the functions of religion and education [20 Marks]
3. Using suitable examples outline and discuss the key functions of the state. [20 Marks]
4. Religion as a social institution is manifested in different forms or organizations. Using appropriate examples describe the following:
(i) Universal church
(ii) The ecclesia
(iii) Denomination
(iv) Sect
(v) Cult
5. Although the family has remained as the most significant social institution of epitomizing human virtue and the collective spirit of existence, critics point out that for every function of the family there is a corresponding dysfunction. Discuss. [20 Marks]
6. What are the functions of economic institutions in the society? [20 Marks]
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