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Introduction To Anthropology(Sost 038)  Question Paper

Introduction To Anthropology(Sost 038)  

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other THREE Questions

Question 1
“Anthropology is a discipline that scientifically studies the prehistoric, historic and present societies and culture.” In the light of this statement;
a) Briefly discuss why scientific methods are used in Anthropology. (10marks)
b) Briefly explain the TWO main divisions of Anthropology. (5marks)

Question 2
a) What are the characteristics of a theory? (5marks)
b) Comprehensively discuss TWO theories in Anthropology. (10marks)

Question 3
Giving examples from Kenya, briefly define and elaborate on THREE elements of culture that are of interest to sociological and anthropological work. (15marks)

Question 4
a) What are the characteristics of social change? (5marks)
b) With examples elaborate on 3 factors that contribute to cultural change in the modern world. (10marks)

Question 5
Explain how sexual stratification ie the power differences between men and women can affect the achievement of the millennium Development Goals in African. Select THREE MDGS.)(15marks)

Question 6
a) What is the function of religion in society? (15marks)
b) Define world view and briefly link TWO world views to religion. (5marks)






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