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Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) Question Paper

Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



TIME : 2 HOURS

Instruction:
Answer any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks
Question One
Define sociology.
(2mks)
In what way is sociology a science?
(2mks)
Differentiate between sociology and
(2mks)
Psychology
Anthropology
Political science
(2mks)

Describe the development of sociology up to date.
(10mks)

Question Two
Discuss two main importance of socialization.
(6mks)
Evaluate any four agencies of socialization in the society.
(14mks)

Question Three
Define social inequality.
(2mks)
Identify and explain three factors which have contributed to social inequality in Kenya.
(12mks)
Recommend three solutions to social inequalities.
(6mks)

Question Four
Explain the reasons why negative ethnicity is of particular concern to the government of Kenya.
(10mks)
Discuss the concept of alienation in the work place and how it affects productivity.
(10mks)

Question Five
Using a functionalist perspective, discuss the role of the family in society.
(10mks)
Analyse five changes occurring in family patterns worldwide.
(10mks)






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