Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) 3Rd Trimester 2015 Question Paper
Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) 3Rd Trimester 2015
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2015
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (SOST 131) 3RD TRIMESTER 2015
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3'RD 'TRIMESTER 2015 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 131
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Discuss the contribution of the following scholars to the discipline of sociology;
Emile Durkheim
(5 Marks)
Auguste Conte
(5 marks)
Karl Marx
(5 marks)
Max Weber
(5 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss the place/role of the following agents to the process of socialization;
Peers
(4 Marks)
Religion
(4 Marks)
Media
(4 Marks)
Family
(4 Marks)
Education
(4 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss how the following factors have influenced social change in Kenyan society;
(10 Marks)
Globalization
Science and technology
Differentiate the following types of social inequality;
Ethnicity
(2 Marks)
Racism
(2 Marks)
Stereotype
(2 Marks)
Prejudice
(2 Marks)
Class
(2 Marks)
Question Four
Discuss the positive and negative effects of class/social stratification in Kenya.
(10 Marks)
Based on your study and understanding of sociology, discuss the probable causes of deviant behavior among the Kenyan youth.
(10 marks)
Question five
Systematically describe the stages that are followed in the research process in sociology. (20 marks)
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