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Law And Society Question Paper

Law And Society

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2011

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
MODULE II EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
CSO 410; LAW AND SOCIETY
DATE; APRIL 28 2011
TIME; 2.00-4.00 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer THREE questions only

1. Analyze the extent of the contributions to the Sociology of Law by the founders of the discipline of the Sociology. What trends were noticeable since the early 1970’s?

2. It is difficult to say precisely what social justice is or what it is not. In your own opinion, define social justice and argue out the extent of its presence or absence in Kenya today.

3. In a capitalist society law is not a representation of value consensus as Emile Durkheim and Talcot Persons indicated. Based on this, what is Marx’s view of the law in the modern society?

4. Assume you were retained by an employee’s organization as a consultant to advice on the provisions of the Employment Act 2007. What highlights would you focus on, and what would you advice them to agitate for?

5. Cupidity implies amorous covetousness. To what extent do think this behavior applies to Kenyans in the position of power and privilege?

6. Write short but critical notes about the following Sociological and legal concepts
a) Ignorance of the law is no defense
b) Trial by ordeal
c) Plead alibi

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