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ITS511S - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY - 2ND OPP - JULY 2025 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOFGOVERNANCAEND MANAGEMENTSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION:
BACHELOROF PUBLICMANAGEMENT
BACHELOROFCOMMUNICATION
BACHELOROFTOWNAND REGIONALPLANNING
QUALIFICATIOCNODE:07BPMA
07BCMM
07BTAR
LEVEL5:
COURSECODE:ITS511S
COURSENAME:INTRODUCTIONTO SOCIOLOGY
SESSION:JULY2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER:(PAPER1)
MARKS:100
SUPPLEMENTARY/SECOND 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 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, differentiate between the concepts in 1.1 and 1.2 below:
1.1 Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism
1.2 Patriarchy and sexism
1.3 Define Industrial revolution
Question 2
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Sociologists have developed theories to understand why people prejudice against
others. Answer the following questions based on prejudice and discrimination:
2.1 In relation to the Namibian society, discuss the theories of prejudice you have
learned.
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2.2 With relevant examples, define the concept of institutional prejudice and
discrimination.
(9)
(25]
Question 3
A sociological theory is a set of ideas used to explain how the society functions. As such,
sociological theories were developed to assist in providing an understanding on several
societal challenges. With reference to your society, discuss the perspective of conflict
theories on the society.
(25]
Question 4
Culture is considered as shared understandings of a particular society and the ways the
society has created to adapt and respond to its environment. In relation to your culture,
answer the following questions:
4.1 Explain the difference between material and non-material culture. (10)
4.2. Discussthe reasons for the change in your culture.
(15) [25]
Question 5
Socialstratification is defined as a hierarchy of positions regarding economic production
which influences the social rewards in society. As such, sociologists are of the idea that
social stratification serves a purpose in society. With reference to your society, discuss
the role performed by social stratification from the functional and conflict perspectives.
(25]
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Question 6
Religion like the family, is one of the universal and important social institutions in the
society. With reference to the Namibian society, answer the following questions
regarding religion as a social institution:
6.1 Analyse the role performed by religion.
(15)
6.2 Discussthe dysfunctional aspect of religion.
(10) (25)
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