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

  CAUSES OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN ZIMBABWE By Wilbert Masamba. Unemployment in Zimbabwe has largely been caused by political factors though other factors contribute at a lower level. Economic Structural Adjustment Program the 1990’s less developed countries adopted the Neo-liberal policies upon the advice of the World Bank and the IMF in order to stimulate economic growth by increasing free trade, privatization stiglizt (1994). This created an economic catastrophe in most countries. This is because local infant industries were exposed to stiff competition from other external industries. Therefore, most companies were forced to retrench or downsize at least to remain viable and profitable. For instance, In Zimbabwe the SAPs divested the economy as industries retrenched, lay off and others shut down due to competition from international players. ZCTU (1995) claimed that 55 000 jobs were lost by 1995, 22 000 public service employe...

-1 child in 22 dies before their 5th birthday, 7 times the U.S. rate -24% of children suffer from  malnutrition -28% of children are engaged in child labor, instead of learning -21% of girls (ages 15-19) are married, and 1 in 12 gives birth -72% of people live in poverty(savethechildren.org) -lack of access to clean water -face domestic violence -lack sanitation -no access to mental health and psychosocial support -no access to formal or non-formal education, including early learning. -no access to n access primary health care - food insecurity -sexual exploitation and abuse -violence against children.

  ZIMSEC A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY PAPER 2 NOVEMBER 2020 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level. SOCIOLOGY PAPER 2. 6043/2 3 hours NOVEMBER 2020 SESSION Answer any four essay questions 1 To what extent has Zimbabwe embraced various ethnic groups? (25) 2 Use sociological theories to explain the causes of unemployment in Zimbabwe. (25) 3 Assess what sociologists say about how women suffer the most from poverty (25) 4 Evaluate sociological theories on leisure (25) 5 Discuss the impact of environmental pollution on society (25) 6 Assess the effects of Urbanisation in Zimbabwe. (25) 7 Discuss the contribution of democracy to good governance (25) 8 With the aid of sociological theory, examine causes of deviance among learners in schools. (25

   ZIMSEC A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY PAST EXAM PAPER 2: NOVEMBER 2018 SESSION.  PAPER 2 (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...