Hbc2208:Sociology Question Paper
Hbc2208:Sociology
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
QUESTION ONE (Total Marks – 30)
a) What are the perspectives of the conflicts and functionalists to sociology? (6 Marks) b) Discuss the contributions of the following theorists into the field of sociology (i) Max Weber (1865 1930) (ii) Karl Marx (1815 1885) (iii) Auguste Comte (1798 1851 ) (9Marks) c) Define kinship and highlight the categories into which it is divided. (5 Marks) d) Identify, with brief explanations three patterns of authority that relate to families. (5Marks) e) Discuss the factors that hinder effective execution of role expectations in a society.
(5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (Total Marks – 20)
a) Discuss the functions / roles that societies associate with the family. (7 Marks) b) Explain the concept of democracy in governments and identify the factors that encourage it. (8 Marks) c) Explain the responsibility of managers to business owners. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (Total Marks – 20)
a) Discuss the class system in Kenya. (10 Marks) b) Describe the characteristics that distinguish urban dwellers from rural folks. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (Total Marks – 20)
a) Discuss the education institution as found in the society. (15 Marks) b) Explain how social injustice is dealt with in the society. (5 Marks)
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