In the society, there are various patterns and ways, methods and means that make it to function. The functionalist sociologists believe that there are interrelated parts that make the society function such as social institutions/social organizations/social systems. Social structures are… Read More
SOCIALIZATION
A person’s behavior is determined by a biological make up (nature – primary) or by the environment (nurture – secondary). After birth nurture take effect through a process called socialization which begin from birth and ends in death. Socialization is… Read More
CULTURE
Is a way of life of the people i.e. traditions of any given society. It is the belief, tradition, practices of any given society. It can also be defined as the traditions, values, norms, knowledge and artifacts, languages and symbols… Read More
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
It is a systematic explanation of the relationship among phenomena; phenomena and events or happening things that concerned the society. Functionalist theory/perspective theory Society is viewed as a set of interrelated part that work together to produce a stable social… Read More
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Sociology is derived from the words socio – society/people (individual and collection) logy – refers to study. Sociology is therefore defined as:- The study of society. The study of social institutions. It is the study of social life of the… Read More
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY KNEC NOTES
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STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT OF KENYA
The government of Kenya is majorly divided into 3 branches The Legislature The Judiciary The Executive The Executive It is the arm of government which deals with the execution or implementation of laws made by the legislature; it consists of… Read More
ROLES OF TRADE UNIONS
Kenya Federation of Labour Trade union can be defined as an association of workers whose main aim is to improve the welfare of members in their work places. Most of them are concerned with better pay, acceptance of working hours,… Read More
THE STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE IN KENYA
Social economic and political background 1. Laws and policies Were forced to pay taxes Were forced to carry identities i.e. Kipande system; this was to ensure that Africans had to work in the white settlers firms. They were forced to… Read More
COLONIAL SYSTEM AND ADMINISTRATION
The British colonial administration in Kenya was established in two levels to provide basic administration in Kenya. There was a central government and local government. The Central government For each administration, the country or proctor ate was divided in provinces,… Read More