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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION ORDINARY LEVEL

SOCIOLOGY 4045/1
PAPER 1 Structured

NOVEMBER 2020 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.

Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, N2020.

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Society is responsible for protecting the rights of children.

(a) Define the term society.

(b) Describe any two types of society.

(ce) Explain three social institutions in society.

(d) How effective is your society in protecting the rights of children?

The family institution in Zimbabwe is mainly responsible for enforcing

different values.

(a) What are values?

(b) Describe any two values taught by the family in your community.

(c) Explain any three ways of enforcing values in children.

(d) Examine any four challenges faced by Zimbabwean families in enforcing
values.

Folktales have been used since time immemorial by many societies.

(a) Define the term folktale.

(b Descrite any two features of folictales.

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(c) Explain any three functions of folktales.

(d) To what extent are folktales relevant in the modern society?
Special needs education has become central in the teaching and learning
processes.

(a) What is meant by special needs education?

(b) List any four groups of learners with special needs.

(c) Explain any three challenges facing learners with special needs.

(d) To what extent are schools assisting learners with special needs?

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Social stratification exists in all human societies.

(a)
(b)
(¢)
(d)

Define the term social stratification. [2]
Describe any two forms of social stratification. [4]
Explain three effects of social stratification. [6]

Demonstrate how the government of Zimbabwe addressed issues of
stratification. [8]

Both print and electronic media are very important in the transmission of

information.

(a) Define electronic media. [2]
(b) List any four examples of electronic media. [4]
(c) Explain any three advantages of newspapers. [6]
(d) Compare and contrast print and electronic media. [8]

The updated curriculum intends to groom a learner who will have strong
enterprising skills.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Define the term enterprise. [2]
List any four enterprising skills. [4]
Explain any three business units. [6]

Discuss any four ways in which technical and vocational training promote
enterprising. [8]

Brain drain is a serious problem that affect most developing countries.

(a)
(b)
(¢)
(d)

What is brain drain? [2]
Differentiate between pull and push factors of migration. [4]
Explain any three effects of brain drain. [6]
To what extent does migration affect child protection? [8]

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Law enforcement agents in Zimbabwe operate under the government, each
with clearly defined functions.

(a) What are Jaw enforcement agents? [2]
(b) List any four examples of law enforcement agents in Zimbabwe. [4]
(c) Explain any three functions of law enforcement agents in Zimbabwe. [6]

(d) To what extent are law enforcement agents upholding child protection rights?

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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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