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Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 ............................................................................................................. 4
Briefly outline what distinguishes sociology as a social science. (6 marks) ............ 4
1.2 An attack on street venders has been labelled by the media as xenophobia and
by government officials as an act of lawlessness. Explain why neither of these
explanations would suffice for a trained sociologist. (4 marks) ............................... 5
1.3 Socialisation, a lifelong process, prepares individuals to live and participate
within a particular society, culture or subculture, referred to as the agents of
socialisation. Identify and summarise any three (3) drivers of socialisation. .......... 6
QUESTION 2 ............................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Differentiate between a capitalistic and communistic ideology. (8 marks) ...... 7
2.1.2 Offer your opinion on the merits of capitalistic and communistic ideologies and
explain your preference for one over the other, providing reasons for your choice. (4
marks)..................................................................................................................... 9
QUESTION 3 ........................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Describe the form of leadership knows as rational-legal authority, common to
Western societies. (9 Marks) ................................................................................ 10
3.2 Consider the various types of authority and identify the type of authority
governing present-day South Africa. Provide a rationale for your response. (2 marks)
.............................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Explain your preferred style of leadership for a country and give a reason for
your preference. (2 marks) ................................................................................... 13
3.4 Identify and explain how you would classify Roy and his wife’s occupations in
the scenario presented above. (14 marks) ........................................................... 13
QUESTION 4 ........................................................................................................... 16
4.1In your own words, summarise how lifestyle, as a primary demographic factor,
can impact an individual’s well-being. Support your answer with examples. (10
marks)................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 The media has bridged global distances and allowed us to explore spaces we
once deemed impossible. Yet the media’s impact on global well-being is undeniable,
with both positive and negative consequences resulting from media consumption.
Explain the role the media plays on our perception of violence. (11 marks) ......... 18
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 22
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