Sociology I · 10 marks · 150 words
Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 "The journey from hypothesis to theory is the essence of the scientific method in Sociology." Explain. "Pluralism presents an idealized view of pressure groups' role in democracy." Evaluate. What is meant by collective consciousness? Discuss its role in maintaining social cohesion.
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Syllabus: Politics and Society: (a) Sociological theories of power. (b) Power elite, bureaucracy, pressure groups and political parties. (c) Nation, state, citizenship, democracy, civil society, ideology. (d) Protest, agitation, social movements, collective action, revolution.
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