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Hbc2208:Sociology Question Paper

Hbc2208:Sociology

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS) COMPULSORY
(a) Explain the importance of sociology as a discipline to B.Com students. (5 Marks) (b) Human beings are a product of evolutionary process linked by ancient common ancestry, and belonging to higher primates. Outline common characteristics shared by primates. (5 Marks) (c) Differentiate among the following: (i) Social organizations (2 Marks) (ii) Social stratification (2 Marks) (iii) Culture (2 Marks) (d) State symbolic interactionism theory; hence explain the importance of this theory in the world of nature. (6 Marks) (e) Outline types of marriages practiced in world. (3 Marks) (f) Distinguish between power and authority. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) What do you understand by the concept of marriage? (3 Marks) (b) Giving relevant examples explain the major patterns in marriage. (8 Marks) (c) A family is seen as a foundation pillar of any society. Justify the existence of family as the institution of marriage in a modern society? (9 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) (i) State functionalism – structural theory. (4 Marks)
(ii) Basing your argument on this theory (above) explain the basic functional prerequisites of Kenyan modern society. (8 Marks) (b) Sociology is among the newly accepted modern social science. Explain factors that make sociology a science. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Enumerate the relationship between sociology and education. (4 Marks) (b) In your own opinion, what is the central purpose of schools in maintaining social order in the 21st century society? (12 Marks) (c) Outline the major drawbacks of schooling if any. (4 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) What do you understand by the concept urbanization? (3 Marks) (b) population lives in cities. Explain this growth of cities. (6 Marks) (c) Every government (legitimate) in the world today is geared towards elimination of social injustices. (i) Outline major causes of social injustices among Kenyan communities. (ii) Explain ways that can be employed presently to minimize their social injustices. (11Marks)

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