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ITS511S - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2025 |
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nAm I BIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION:
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
07BCMM
07BTAR
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: ITS511S
COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTIONTO SOCIOLOGY
SESSION: JUNE 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY(PAPER1)
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINERS
Dr. Tekla Amutenya
Ms. Manelia Shakela
MODERATOR: Mr. Ben Namabanda
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question paper consists of 6 (six) questions.
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.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
With reference to your society, answer the following questions:
1.1 Explain the essence of the decolonial theory.
(10)
1.2 Define the concept of demography.
(8)
1.3 Define the concept of cultural relativism.
(7)
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Question 2
As per Macionis (2015, p.29-30), three factors were particularly important in the
development of sociology. As a sociologist, identify and analyse how those factors have
influenced and are still influencing your society, and suggest ways to improve the condition
of your society.
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Question 3
According to Namibia's Population and Housing Census Report of 2023, more than 50% of
the Namibian population resides in urban areas, with l<homasand Erongo regions almost
urbanised. With reference to a town or towns in your region, discuss the causes and
challenges of urbanisation in Namibia. Additionally, suggest measures to address these
challenges.
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Question 4
Religion is an important aspect of any society. Most religions worldwide contain 4 (four)
essential characteristics. With reference to different religions in your society, discussthese
essential characteristics.
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Question 5
Socialisation is a process used to describe the way an individual learns the values, norms
and expectations of the society. Socialisation happens at different phasesand agents which
have varying influences on an individual's socialisation. With reference to your own
socialisation, differentiate between the phasesof socialisation and discusswhich agents are
under which phase. Additionally, indicate which phase and agents have more influence on
developing your personality and why.
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Question 6
The family plays an important role in society. Several theoretical perspectives were
developed to gain an understanding of the role the family plays in society. With reference
to your society, discuss the role the family plays from the structural-functional approach.
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ENDOF PAPER
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