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Sociological Theory 1 Question Paper

Sociological Theory 1 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2011



1.a) Discuss any five characteristics of social theories. b) What is the relationship between deductive and inductive theorizing. 2.To what extent do you agree with Robert Merton's critique of Parsonian functionalism? Use relevant examples to illustrate your answer. 3. Karl Marx's ideas on social conflict is outdated. Critically discuss this statement. 4. What is social action? Discuss any one of Weber's illustrations of social action. Use local examples in your answer. 5. Using Herbert Mead's ideas, show the relationship between the mind, self and society. What does Mead mean when he say that society is full of symbolism? 6. The Kenyan society is mainly stratified horizontally. Using relevant examples, critically discuss this statement






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