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Rural Sociology Question Paper

Rural Sociology 

Course:Bachelor Of Sociology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2012



SECOND YAER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS

CSO 206: RURAL SOCIOLOGY

DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 TIME 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM


INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE Questions.


1. (a) What are rural societies? enumerate the characteristics of rural societies.

(b) What is rural sociology and how is it related to community development?


2. Write well illustrated notes on the following:-
(a) Land teneure

(b)Characteristics of rural labour

(c)Rural-urban continuum


3. Discus the factors that have contributed to the marginalization of pastoralists in
Kenya.What strategies do they adopt in order to cope with the harsh environment?

4. Make a distinction between 'absolute poverty' and 'relative poverty'.In what ways are
the charecteristics of the poor that were enumerated by Robert Chamber's and Osscar
Lewis applicable to the rural communities in Kenya?

5. Discuss the core causes of rural-urban migration in Kenya.

6. critically analyse the role of the "Kazi Kwa Vijana Programme" on reducing poverty
among the youth in Kenya.Suggest appropriete ways of encouraging the youth to
participate in rural developent in Kenya.






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