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ITS511S - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOROF PUBLICMANAGEMENT
BACHELOROF COMMUNICATION
BACHELOROF TOWN AND REGIONALPLANNING
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
07BACO
07BTAR
LEVEL: 5
COURSECODE: ITS511S
COURSENAME: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SESSION:JULY 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER:THEORY
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER
Ms. Manelia Shakela
Mrs. Lucia Shali
MODERATOR: Mr. B. Namabanda
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question paper consists of 6 (six) questions of equal value.
2. Question 1 (one) is compulsory.
3. Answer any 3 (three) questions from the remaining 5 (five) questions.
4. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
5. Number the answers clearly and correctly.
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Question 1
With reference to your society, write explanatory notes on the concepts below:
1.1 Minority groups
(5)
1.2 Religion
(5)
1.3 Sexism
(5)
1.4 lnteractional vandalism
(5)
1.5 Social network
(5)
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Question 2
A sociological theory is a set of ideas used to explain how the society function. As such, there
are several theories explaining how the society functions. Discuss the perspective of
functionalism on the society. In addition, discuss the applicability of this theory to your society.
[25]
Question 3
Socialisation has two broad phases with different agents. In relations to your society,
differentiate between these phases taking into account their respective agents of socialisation.
Additionally, indicate which phase and agents are essential in one's life.
[25]
Question 4
In August 2021, landless residents of Otjomuise informal settlement in Windhoek attempted to
grab land illegal. The issue of illegally land occupation is causing problems with many local
authorities in Namibia as many people are flocking to urban areas from rural areas in search for
better life opportunities. With reference to any local authority in Namibia, discussthis process.
Further, analyse the challenges it brings and recommend measures that can be taken to address
it.
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Question 5
Inequality or social stratification is studied based on social resources or desirables. With
reference to your society, analyse how social desirables are used to divide people into
categories.
[25]
Question 6
According to OpenStax College (2013, p.213), 11prejudice refers to beliefs, thoughts, feelings,
and attitudes that someone holds about a group. A prejudice is not based on experience;
instead, it is a prejudgment, originating outside of actual experience". Theories were developed
to understand reasons as to why people prejudice. Based on the above, answer the following
questions:
6.1 In relation, to your society, discuss the theories of prejudice you have learned.
(16)
6.2 With relevant examples, define the concept of institutional prejudice and discrimination. (9)
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