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Asc 300:Rural Sociology Question Paper

Asc 300:Rural Sociology 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Economics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS

ASC 300:RURAL SOCIOLOGY.
DATE:TUESDAY 4TH DECEMBER,2012 TIME:11.00a.m-1.00p.m
INSTRUCTIONS:ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.

1.(a)Define Rural sociology [5 marks]

(b)Briefly discuss the historical development of rural sociology [12.5 marks]

(c)Describe the areas of concern in rural sociology [12.5 marks]


2.Discuss the biases or preconceived ideas linked to the hidden rural poverty which hinder rural development. [20 marks]


3.Analyse rural and urban communities by explaining the similarities and differences that prevail in these settings. [20 marks]


4.Herbert Spencer,Emile Durkheim,Talcott Parsons and Robert Redfield hold different views about rural communities.Describe the views of each one of them citing relevant examples [20 marks]


5.Illustrate how the transition from farming/rural to industrial workforce affect the relationships between parents and their children. [20 marks]



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