3 SECTION A MODULE 1 - SOCIOLOGY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY ‘Answer ONE question from this section. i Discuss the similarities and differences between Conflic’Marxist theories and Functionalist theories in sociology. [25 marks] ‘Within the social sciences, there is a debate about whether sociology is a science or not, Evaluate the major positions in this debate. [25 marks} SECTION B MODULE 2 — SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS: FAMILY, RELIGION, EDUCATION Answer ONE question from this section. | | | Discuss the MAJOR determinants of THREE family forms found in the Caribbean. [25 marks] Edward Brathwaite’s creolisation thesis is an appropriate tool for analysing the social end cultural milieu of Caribbean societies. Discuss the relevance ofthis thesis to an understanding of syncretism in different forms of religion in the region. 125 marks} SECTION C ‘MODULE 3- SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY Answer ONE question from this section. [Evaluate the view that, without social stratification and social mobility, society would collapse. Provide examples or illustrations from the Caribbean to support your answer, {25 marks) During slavery and colonialism, status in Caribbean society was largely ascribed... Explain why status determination is based more on achievement and less on ascription in contemporary Caribbean society. [25 marks} END OF TEST (02144020/CAPE 2004SECTION A MODULE 1 - SOCIOLOGY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY Answer ONE question from this section. 1. “Functionalism i inappropriate for the analysis of Caribbean society.” Discuss. (25 marks} 2 Discuss how historical faciors have influenced the development of Caribbean culture. | (25 marks} | | SECTION B | MODULE 2- SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS: FAMILY, RELIGION, EDUCATION Answer ONE question from this section, | 3. Analyse attempts to achieve educational reform in a named Caribbean country since independence. [25 marks} 4. Analyse the factors responsible for changes and developments in family pattems in any named Caribbean society. [25 marks} SECTION C MODULE 3 - SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY ‘Answer ONE question from this section. 5. Discuss the major factors that have influenced patterns of social mobility in any named Caribbean society. [25 marks] 6. Discuss changes in the system of social stratification in a named Caribbean country’ after World War IL -[25 marks} END OF TEST (02144020/CAPE 2005SECTION A MODULE 1 - SOCIOLOGY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY Answer ONE question from this section. ‘Assess the claim made by some sociologists that human behaviour results from socialistion. (25 marks] i 2. Assess the strengths and limitations of the different kinds of qualitative research technighes used in sociology. {25 marks} , SECTION B MODULE 2 ~ SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS: FAMILY, RELIGION, EDUCATION Answer ONE question from this section, 3. Some sociologists argue that the matrifocal family is typical of Caribbean societies. “To what extent do you support this argument? In your answer you should refer to a named Caribbean society [25 marks] 4. Discuss the claim made by some sociologists that in modern societies, religion is losing its social significance: (25 marks] 8 MODULE 3- SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY Answer ONE question from this section. 5, “One of the defining features of modern societies is social equality among theif members.” Provide arguments for OR against this statement [25 marks] 6. Analyse the influence of social class on stratification in the Caribbean today. [25 marks} END OF TEST 02144020/CAPE 2006