Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) Pt 1St Trimester 2016 Question Paper
Introduction To Sociology (Sost 131) Pt 1St Trimester 2016
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2016
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (SOST 131) PT 1ST TRIMESTER 2016
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1'ST 'TRIMESTER 2016 (PT) 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
Write some notes on the following terms of sociology;
Gender Inequality Social Stratification Bureaucracy
Structuralism Research Ethics Social Darwinism
Ethnocentricity Human groups Social Mobility
Marxism (20 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss the significant stages in research methodology in social studies. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss five characteristics of culture. (10 Marks)
Symbols, Language for transmission of norms, beliefs, identity, values, and folklore,
Discuss any five factors that can bring social change Collective behavior and social movements, cultural diffusion, inequalities in race, ethnicity, social class and gender, technological innovations, migration and war due to conflict (10 Marks)
Question Four
a) Discuss the role played by Feminism in bringing change in the plight of women in Kenya. (10Marks)
b) Media and internet have greatly influenced socialization process in Kenya today. Discuss (10Marks)
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