Revision Questions for Exam November 2010

8/6/2019 Revision Questions for Exam November 2010

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What do you understand by the term

sociological imagination, and how significant itis in the study of sociology?

What do you understand by Marxs theory of

capitalism and to what extent do you think it isrealistic?

Discuss the major theoretical approaches to

gender inequalities.


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How beauty is socially and culturally

constructed?

Define age. How does our understanding of age

shape our identity?

How can we sociologically explain race,

ethnicity, nationalism, and what are theconnections within and between them?


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Can intelligence and hereditary be used to

explain social inequality? What are the problemsin doing so?

The nuclear family can be a source of conflict

as well as cooperation between spouses.Explain the statement with reference to

sociological theories on the family.

Examine the functionalist, Marxist and feminist

approaches to the family.


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Discuss the theories that attribute to the

integrative role of religion in society.

Discuss stratification in relation to gender and

ethnicity.

Discuss how the media influences and shape

your choice.


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What are some of the popular discussion on

female criminality? Can they be considered tohave any scientific meaning?

What is sociology and what is anthropology? Why do you think some people including

politicians and journalists might feel threatenedby a subject that encourages the questioning of

human institutions and human realities?

Give an example of the sociological imagination.


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Social construction of gender & sexuality Theoretical approaches to gender differences &

inequalities


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Have the differences between sexes diminished?

If so, discuss the ways in which men and womenhave become more similar.

How is the body being discriminated? Who are

the culprits?

Should a person with a self-inflicted illness be

refused the sick role and medical treatment?


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What is the social construction of age-related

behavior?

Is there a scientific basis to the biological

concept of race?

What is migration? How does it relate to racism?


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Is the process of assimilation the best solution in

a multi-ethnic community? Is there analternative?

Define equality of opportunity, equality of

outset, and equality of outcome

Discuss the functionalist, libertarian and

egalitarian perspectives on social inequality


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What is Anthony Giddens view on social class? Do you suppose the degree of inequality has

decreased in some countries in recent years?

Discuss the functionalist, Marxist, feminist and

interpretive approaches to the family.


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What is the dark side of family life? Discuss the changing structure of family patterns

in our society.

How important do you think it is to distinguish

between difference and deviance?


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Are the biological explanations of crime and

deviance scientifically proven?

What are punishment and its roles in society? Discuss the theories on religion and explain its

similarities as well as differences


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What is the disengagement of religion and

disenchantment of social life? (Refer tosecularization)

How does functionalism explain crime? How might verstehen help in the study of

religion, poverty and crime? What difficultiesmight face someone adopting such an approach?


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To what extent is Marxs theory of capitalism

realistic?

What are the elements of good governance? How

may poor standards of governance hinder thedevelopment of a country?

What are the functions of government which

make it an essential institution in the modernstate?


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What are the features of a democracy? What

factors contribute to a stable democracy?

What are the functions of legislature (parliament)

in the modern state?

How may governments both control and support

businesses? Why is it necessary for governmentsto exercise such control and what drawbacks

may arise from too much control?


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What are the functions of legislature? Identify

the different stages in the passage of bill. Howmay a legislature contribute to responsible

government?

Identify 4 interpretations of democracy. Which

of these interpretations is the least democratic?What factors explain the spread of democracy in

the modern world?

How may governments support businesses?

Identify the different groups who benefit fromgovernment regulation of businesses.


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Explain how the fiscal policy of a government

may benefit businesses in a recession. What arethe ideological factors that influence the

relationship between government and business?

What are the elements of good governance? In

what situations may democracy not be aguarantee of good governance?

Identify five types of taxation imposed on

businesses.


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What changes have been made to the system of

education prior to 2008 that constitute SPN21?

What socio-economic development issues are

intended to be addressed by the SPN21initiative?

How relevant is the 3-tier vocational and

technical qualification framework proposed inSPN21 in addressing and sustaining the future

socio-economic development of Brunei?


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What is the relationship between the branches of

government in presidential, parliamentary and inBrunei political system?

What are the various partnership arrangements of

the government of Brunei with the private sectorespecially Oil and Gas industry.

What are the main institutions of public

accountability in government of Brunei?


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How does Brunei know its effectiveness in

regulation of businesses?

Modernisation theories argue that development is

largely economic and the same development pathshould be followed by all countries. Discuss.

Outline the different theories of development.

Select one of them and discuss its applicability tothe contemporary development. Substantiate

your answer with suitable examples.


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Select one developing country and examine its

process of transformation from a developing to adeveloped country.

Explain why there are richer and poorer

countries in the world. Use suitable examples toillustrate your answer.

Modernity is seen (interpreted) as development

and progress (Larrain, 1999). Discuss with theuse of several examples.


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Outline the role(s) of world agencies in

alleviating poverty in the Third World countries.Assess to what extent they have been successful.

Substantiate your answer with reference to

suitable examples.

With reference to suitable examples, describe the

characteristics of developed countries.

With reference to suitable examples, describe the

characteristics of developing countries.


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Select a country in the developed region, and

compare and contrast its urban and ruraldevelopment.

Select a country in the developing region, and

compare and contrast its urban and ruraldevelopment.

Explain Rostows Model of Development.


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Examine the global patterns of development and

explain the inequalities in the global levels ofdevelopment.

Describe the ways development can be measured

and highlight the main problems associated withsuch measurements.

With reference to a developed country, explain

how it sustains its richness.


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With reference to a country in a developing

region, explain why such a country remainspoor?

With reference to developing countries, examine

the role of the United Nations in reducingpoverty.

With reference to suitable example(s), identify

and explain the factors that significantlycontribute to its / their development.


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Explain why development differs in time and

space.

Examine the development challenges to a

country of your choice.

Do you agree that the concept of development

was seen as a purely economic process /economic development? Substantiate your

answer with examples.

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