pyq/2023/sociology-optional-i/2

(a) What, according to Robert Michels, is the iron law of oligarchy? Do lions and foxes in Vilfredo Pareto's theory, essentially differ from each other? Substantia te. (20 marks)

(b) What is historical materialism? Examine its relevance in understanding contemporary societies. (20 marks)

(c) What are variables? How do they facilitate research? (10 marks)