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Asc 301: Sociology Of Marriage And Family Question Paper

Asc 301: Sociology Of Marriage And Family 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
ASC 301: SOCIOLOGY OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions. All questions carry equal

marks
(23.3%)

1.
(a)
Explain the meaning of the concept family in an African context.

(b)
Identify and discuss any three family forms in Kenya.

2.
?Marriage is a process in the African context.? Discuss this view giving examples to

support your arguments.

3.
Discuss any four (4) functions that bridewealth serves for the welfare of the African
family.

4.
(a)
Highlight any four manifestations of marital instability in African families.


(b)
Suggest two measures that can reduce each of the four manifestations you


have identified in question 4 (a) above.

5.
(a)
What do you understand by the concept of gender equity?

(b)
Discuss any three merits of gender equity in African marriages.




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