Soci101:Introduction To Sociology Question Paper

Soci101:Introduction To Sociology

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2016

INSTRUCTIONS
(i)Answer question ONE(1) and any other TWO(2)
(ii) Do not write on the question paper

Question 1
a)Explain why Sociology does not qualify to be concidered a science (10 marks)
b) Explain the social factors that led to the emergence of Sociology in the 19th century (20 marks)

Question Two
a) Define the concept Social Stratification (4 marks)
b) Using relevant examples from Africa,explain the characteristics of social stratification (16 marks)

Question Three
"Emile Durkheim is credited with the formalizing of sociology as an academic discipline of study in France".Explain his views on suicide and division of labour that formed part of sociology as a discipline.(20 marks)

Question Four
Write short notes on the following concepts in Sociology
a) Types of Authority (10 marks)
b) Types of Social Groups (10 marks)

Question Five
a) Define the concept of Socialization (4 marks)
b)Basing your arguments on the functionalist perspective,explain the role of the family as an agent of socialization (16 marks)

Queation Six
Describe the historical development of Sociology and highlight the contributions of Auguste Comte to the development of the discipline (20 marks)

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