Sociology Practice Questions

Module I Sociology, Culture and Identity

Each question is valued at 25 marks.
1. Quantitative methods are better suited to undergo the rigours of sociological research in
comparison to other methods. Discuss
2. The Functionalist perspective is not adequately suited to explain Caribbean society.
Critically assess this claim.
3. The Theory of the Plural Society is best suited to describe Caribbean culture. Analyse this
statement.
4. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using participant observation as a research
method in conducting studies in the Caribbean.

Module II Social Institutions, Family, Religion Education

4. Caribbean Families are pathological units, assess this view. .
5. Does education provide the means to attain upward social mobility in modern Caribbean
society?
6. The Caribbean is characterized by matrifocality. Is this a true assessment of
Caribbean?
7. Identify ONE named Caribbean faith, explain how its origins, beliefs and practices have
helped its practitioners to cope with daily life in the Caribbean.
Module III - Social Stratification and Social Mobility
8. The Theory of the Plantation Society provides a comprehensive explanation of the
Caribbean reality. Critically assess this claim.
9. In what ways has Caribbean culture, contributed to individual identity?
10. Kamau Brathwaite's Theory of Creole society has successfully explained the nature of
social relations within Caribbean societies. Discuss.