Aso 301: Contemporary Sociological Theory Question Paper
Aso 301: Contemporary Sociological Theory
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology
Institution: Maseno University question papers
Exam Year:2013
MASENO UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY WITH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(CITY CAMPUS - REGULAR)
ASO 301: CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
Date: 28th November, 2013 Time: 9.00 - 11.00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ANY THREE questions.
MASENO UNIVERSITY ISO 9001: 2008 CERTIFIED
ASO 301: CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (REGULAR)
Answer any THREE questions.
1.a) Describe the main elements of structural functionalism. (16 marks)
b) Explain the contributions of Robert Merton in the Development of functionalist analysis. (7.3 marks)
2.Draw from the work of Anthony Giddens and show how modern society influences social interaction.
(23.3 marks)
3.Examine the subordinate position of women in present day Kenya basing your arguments on feminist theory. (23.3 marks)
4.Explain the contributions of Blumer, Mead and Goffman in the development of symbolic interaction-ism. (23.3 marks)
5.Show how social exchange theory can help us understand the nature and course of human behavior.
(23.3 marks)
6. Mcdonaldization is a term that shows how bureaucracy is persistent in modern society. Discuss.
(23.3 marks)
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