Zimsec A level Sociology Past exam papers and notes.(6043)

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS PAPER   1. The socialization process starts at?  A . During the pregnancy period B . When the child starts to talk C . When the child goes to school. D . When one meets a person 2. A positive effect of media in socialization is that A . It allows children to watch movies B . It encourages globalization C. It promotes aggressive behavior among people D. It encourages indoctrination in learners 3. The major challenge facing the music industry today is  A . Proliferation of recording studios B . Piracy by unscrupulous persons C . Inability of people to attend musical shows D . Reluctance by people to buy local music   4. A patrilineal society is led by A . men B . women C . uncle D . grandmothers   5. The role of aunties in indigenous marriage include A . Charging the bride price B . Determining who receives bride price C. Presiding over the marriage proceedings D . Accompanying the bride t...

 

Miller- Lower class subculture. Miller (1962, in Haralambos & Holborn, 1995), rejects Merton's idea of mainstream goals being achieved in alternate ways. Instead, Miller focuses on the focal concerns of lower class subculture (Haralambos & Holborn, 1995). The following focal points of lower class sub culture have been identified: (a) Toughness involves a concern for masculinity. It finds expression in courage in the face of physical threat and a rejection of timidity as well as weakness. In practical terms, this may involve aggression or fist fights with other pupils inside and outside the school. Through this way, the deviant maintains a reputation of toughness; (b) Smartness -This involves the capacity to outwit, dupe 'take', 'con' another (Haralambos & Holborn, 1995). Pick pocketing and petty theft could be some of the activities associated with this aspect of lower class sub culture. Within the school environment a number of activities associated wit...

Time:       2hours 30minutes Answer any five questions 1. Sociologists are found in both public and private sectors carrying out dillerent tasks. (a) Who is a sociologist? [2) (b) List any four career opportunities for sociologists. [4) (c) Deseribe any three characteristics of sociology. |6) (d) Explain any four benefits of sociology to the society.(8) 2 .Blended families are increasingly becoming common in modern society. (a) What is a blended family?(2) (b) Describe any two advantages of blended families.(4) (C) Explain any three challenges facing blended families.(6) (d) Discuss ways of managing a blended family.(8) 3. Cultural diversity is a characteristic of modern society. (a) What is cultural diversiny?(2) (b) Describe any two advantages of cultural diversity.(4) (C) Explain any three challenges cultural diversity can cause to the society.(6) (d) Suggest any four ways individuals can preserve cultural heritage.(8) 4. Informal education starts the day a child ...

There are  three different ways of defining poverty. Absolute or subsistence poverty This is measured by estimating a list of the basic necessities of life. They may include the number of calories and amount of protein to sustain life; quality of accommodation; availability ofmedical facilities to maintain good health, and even the availability of educational, leisure and cultural facilities. Relative poverty This is measured in terms of assessments by people in society as to what is considered to be an acceptable standard of living at a particular time. Lafitte says it must be assessed in the context of the community's prevailing standards. Townsend says people could be poor where their resources are so seriously below those commanded by the average person that they are excluded from ordinary living patterns. Holman (Poverty) says it is concerned with the lowest incomes, being too far removed from the rest of the community. Subjective poverty This refers to the subjective attitude...

TIME.       2 HRS 30MINUTES SECTION A   Compulsory 1    Mead claims that language allows us to become self-conscious, being aware of our own individuality and able to see ourselves from the outside as others see us. The key element in this process is the symbol. A symbol is something that stands for something else. Non –verbal gestures or forms of communication are symbols. Mead argues that humans rely on shared symbols and understandings in their interactions with one another.     (a) Identify the theoretical perspective applicable to the passage and give two reasons in support of your answer.   [3]                                   (b) Describe any two symbolic interactions and their theories.      [4]                                    ...