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Zds 3114: Social Action And Social Change Question Paper

Zds 3114: Social Action And Social Change

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Development And Policy Studies

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2017

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY STUDIES

1STYEAR 1STSEMESTER 2017 SEPTEMBER EXAMS

MAIN CAMPUS (REGULAR)

COURSE CODE: ZDS 3114
COURSE TITLE: SOCIAL ACTION AND SOCIAL CHANGE

EXAM VENUE: STREAM: BA ARTS

DATE: EXAM SESSION:

TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions:
1. Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and ANY other 2 questions
2. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper.
3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.
1 (a).Explain the difference between Structural and Social Action Theories(10 Marks)

b) .Elaborate on the content of Anthony Gidden’s Structuration Theory(10 Marks)

c). Mention and explain Emile Durkheim’s Six principles of Voluntaristic Theory of Social action. (10 Marks)

2.Explain the causal factors for social differentiation as put forth by Talcott Parsons(20 Marks)

3. Theories of Social Change are categorized into the Evolutionary, the Equilibrium, the Conflict and the Rise and Fall perspectives. Briefly discuss the basic tenets of each perspective.(20 Marks)

4. Highlight the various institutional determinants of change and briefly explain the role of each of them.(20 Marks)

5. Analyze the trends and impacts of the three main processes of social change in Kenya. (20 Marks)

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