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

 Explain the importance of studying Sociology to  society.  -it provides an awareness of cultural differences. - it allows us to view the world from a mul - it enables us to understand why and how  from our own.  -it promotes religious tolerance. - it helps us to assess the effects of policies.  it enables us to better understand oursel  we live in.  

   HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF   SOCIOLOGY By WILBERT MASAMBA -be able to discuss factors that led   to   development   of   sociology -analyze the   factors that influenced the development of   s ociology. One must note that no one fact or can   adequately   explain the   rise   of   sociology as   a   subject.   It   was  a combination of   cultural, economic and political changes that   led to   the   de velopment   of   sociolo gy as a   discipline . 1.  The   enlightenment   period . Perhaps it was the most   significant   a nd direct   influence on the   emergence   of   the   discipline   of   sociology  is that   of   the intellectual revolution referred to   as the enlightenment . This was established     by a loosely connected collection of   philosophe...