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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION ORDINARY LEVEL

SOCIOLOGY 4045/1
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NOVEMBER 2021 SESSION 2 hours 30 minutes

Additional materials:
Answer paper

TIME 2 hours 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.

Answer five questions.

Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided.

If you use more than one sheet of paper, fasten the sheets together.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

This question paper consists of 4 printed pages.

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Folktales have been used since time immemorial by many societies.

(a) Detine the term folktale. [2]
(b) —_ Describe any two features of a folktale. [4]
(c) Explain any three functions of a folktales. [6]
(d) To what extent are folktales relevant in the modern society? [8]

Indigenous marriage counsellors are still noticeable in modern societies.

(a) What is indigenous marriage? [2]
(b) List any four Indigenous marriage counsellors. [4]
(c) Explain any three roles of Indigenous marriage counsellors. [6]
(d) _ Discuss any four functions of marriage. [8]

The educational socialization function has an influence on government policies.

(a) What is socialisation? [2]
(b) _— Describe any two roles of a teacher in the socialisation process. [4]
(c) Explain any three values that children are taught in schools. [6]

(d) Examine ways in which education links an individual to the wider
society. [8]

Media control depends on ownership and government policies.

(a) What is meant by media control? [2]
(b) _ List any four examples of radio stations in Zimbabwe. [4]
(c) Explain any three advantages of controlling media. [6]
@ Discuss any four measures that the government of Zimbabwe is taking to
control the media. [8]
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Societies have different types of leaders who are responsible for mantaining order and discipline.

(a) Define the term leadership. [2]
(b) _List any four positions of leaders in your society. [4]
(3) List any six qualities of a good leader. [6]
(d) Discuss any four functions of traditional leaders. [8]

Migration has an impact on a country’s political, economic and cultural ties.

(a) _ Define the term migration. [2]
(b) Describe any two causes of migration. [4]
(©) Explain any three effects of migration. [6]
(d) Discuss the relationship between migration and development. [8]

Technology has advanced a lot in the last few decades.

(a) Define the term technology. [2]
(b) State any four examples of technology used in industry. [4]
(c) Explain any three advantages of technology in industry. [6]
@ Discuss the challenges of using technology in industry. [8]

The Zimbabwean government works tirelessly to address economic imbalances.

(a) What are economic imbalances? [2]
(b) _ Describe any two causes of economic imbalances. [4]
(©) Explain any three programmes which address economic imbalances. [6]

(d) Show the extent to which government's economic programmes have
addressed economic imbalances in Zimbabwe. [8]

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The Zimbabwean government publishes crime statistics annually to allow policy change and planning purposes.

(a) What is meant by crime statistics? [2]
(b) Describe any two ways by which crime statistics are collected. [4]
(c) Explain any three measures used to reduce crime in Zimbabwe. [6]
(d) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of crime statistics. [8]

The natural disasters happening today disturb communities and nations at
large.

(a) Define the term disaster. [2]
(b) Describe any two types of disaster. [4]
(c) Explain any three human activities that cause disasters. [6]
(d) _ Discuss how disasters affect the society. [8]

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