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

   ZIMSEC A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY PAST EXAM PAPER 2: NOVEMBER 2018 SESSION.  PAPER1(6043/2) ESSAYS    3 hours. Answer any four questions INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. Answer any four questions 1 Discuss the following theories on racial discrimination (i) Feminism                                    (5) (ii) Marxism                                     (5) (iii) Symbolic interactionism           (5) (iv) Ethnocentrism                           (5) (v) Functionalism                          ...

 ZIMSEC A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY PAST EXAM PAPER: JUNE 2020 PAPER1(6043/1) SOCIOLOGY 6043/1 JUNE 2020 2hRS 30 MINS Acknowledgement © ZIMSEC 2020 NB: While effort was made to copy the questions verbatim, there are a few typographical changes, which, nevertheless, do not alter the essence of the original questions. Any errors are my responsibility. Section A: Compulsory 1. Sociology and other science subjects use similar procedures as those of natural sciences. Sociologists employ various approaches in social research like positivism and phenomenology. (a) Define the term science. [3] (b) Explain any four characteristics of science subjects. [4] (c) Distinguish between positivism and phenomenology. [8] (d) Evaluate the scientific nature of sociology. [10] Section B: Answer any three questions 2. Human behaviour might be influenced by nature or nurture. George H. Mead saw two main stages in the development of the ‘self’ through socialisation. Gerald Handel also noted that in the process of s...

TOPIC 19: GOVERNANCE AND CITIZENSHIP.(zimsec A level sociology 6043) KEY CONCEPT  1: TYPES OF GOVERNMENT. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Be able to discuss and examine various types of government TYPES OF GOVERNMENTS Anarchy Anarchism refers to the absence of government, a condition in which a nation or state operates without a central governing body. This denotes an absence of public utilities or services, a lack of regulatory control, limited diplomatic relations with other nation-states, and in most instances, a society divided into different, locally-ruled settlements (or fiefdoms). Real World Example Following the outbreak of civil war in 1991, and the toppling of dictator Said Barre, Somalia entered into a state of anarchy. The nation splintered into various autonomous regions, with tribal warlords claiming authority over territorial domains. Following years of involvement from the international community, the early 2000s saw the reestablishment of a transitional government, a...

2020 DECEMBER-2021 JANUARY.  A level sociology ZIMSEC Examinations dates. TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 2021. SOCIOLOGY PAPER 1 MORNING SESSION- 9AM WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY 2021. SOCIOLOGY PAPER 2. AFTERNOON SESSION. 2PM.

A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY(ZIMSEC) NOVEMBER 2018  PAPER I- STRUCTURED . 2 HRS 30 MINUTES Answer Four questions only Question 1 is compul sory Choose any three questions from s ection B                                          Section A 1  Read the passage and answer all the questions that follow. Marx concentrated primarily on change in modern times. According to him , the most important changes were bound up with the developing of capitalism. As a system of production that contrasts radically with all previous economic systems, capitalism focuses on the production of goods and services sold to a wide range of consumers. Marx identified two main elements within capitalism enterprises. The first is capital, which includes any asset including money, machines or even fa...

Syllabus Topics Paper 1 (2 Hrs 30 Minutes-100 marks)30% This component has 10 structured essay questions and has two sections. Section A is compulsory and section B has nine structured essay questions. candidates must answer any three questions on section B. 1:Perspectives in Sociology 2:Socialisation 3:Family 4:Culture 5:Religion 6:Research Methods 7:Education 8:Gender 9:Social Stratification 10:Age Paper 2 (3 Hours-100 Marks) 35% This component consist of essay questions.Answer 4 questions out of a possible 8.each question carries 25 Marks. 11:Race and Ethnicity 12:Unemployment 13:Poverty 14:Enterprise and Work 15:Leisure 16:Population and Health 17:Globalisation and Social Change 18:Urbanisation 19:Governance and Citizenship 20:Deviance,crime and social control 21:Mass Media Continuous assessment 35% Summative Assessment 65%