The Graduateship Examination in Social Studies is an assessment designed to evaluate candidates’ understanding of various social sciences disciplines and their ability to analyze and interpret social phenomena. It covers a broad range of topics within the field of social studies, including sociology, anthropology, political science, geography, history, and economics. Below is an overview of what the examination may encompass:

1. Sociology:

• Sociological theories: functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism.
• Social institutions: family, education, religion, economy, government.
• Social stratification: class, race, gender, ethnicity, and inequality.
• Social change: modernization, globalization, social movements.

1. Anthropology:

• Cultural anthropology: cultural relativism, ethnography, kinship systems.
• Biological anthropology: human evolution, primatology, forensic anthropology.
• Archaeology: methods of excavation, dating techniques, cultural heritage preservation.
• Linguistic anthropology: language and culture, sociolinguistics, language revitalization.

1. Political Science:

• Political theory: liberalism, conservatism, socialism, anarchism.
• Comparative politics: comparative government systems, democratization, authoritarianism.
• International relations: theories of international relations, diplomacy, globalization, conflict resolution.
• Public policy: policy analysis, policy formulation, policy evaluation.

1. Geography:

• Physical geography: landforms, climate, ecosystems, biogeography.
• Human geography: population geography, urban geography, economic geography.
• Geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis.
• Environmental issues: sustainability, resource management, climate change.

1. History:

• World history: major historical periods, civilizations, and events.
• Historiography: historical methods, sources, and interpretations.
• Regional and national histories: political, social, economic, and cultural developments.
• Historical research and writing.

1. Economics:

• Microeconomics: supply and demand, market structures, consumer behavior, producer theory.
• Macroeconomics: national income accounting, fiscal policy, monetary policy, international economics.
• Economic history: economic development, globalization, economic systems.
• Applied economics: labor economics, health economics, environmental economics.

1. Social Psychology:

• Social perception and cognition.
• Attitudes and attitude change.
• Group dynamics and social influence.
• Prejudice, discrimination, and intergroup relations.

1. Gender Studies:

• Gender roles and stereotypes.
• Gender inequality: wage gap, glass ceiling, gender-based violence.
• Feminist theory and activism.
• LGBTQ+ studies: sexual orientation, gender identity, queer theory.

1. Education Studies:

• Educational theories and philosophies.
• History of education.
• Educational psychology: learning theories, motivation, classroom management.
• Curriculum development and assessment.

1. Research Methods:
   • Qualitative and quantitative research methods.
   • Data collection techniques: surveys, interviews, observation.
   • Data analysis: statistical analysis, content analysis, thematic analysis.
   • Ethical considerations in social research.

The Graduateship Examination in Social Studies aims to assess candidates’ knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to analyze and interpret social phenomena from interdisciplinary perspectives. Successful completion of this examination may lead to recognition or certification in various social sciences-related professions or academic pursuits.