Evaluate the view that the growth of family diversity has led to a decline in the nuclear family (20)
An example of a top band answer (17/20) to a possible question on the AQA’s 7192/2 topics in sociology paper (families option, section A)
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Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways in which migration patterns have affected household structures in the United Kingdom (10)
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Applying material from Item C and your knowledge, evaluate the view that conflict approaches are more useful than consensus approaches to our understanding of society (20)
How to get full marks for a 20 mark theory essay in A-level sociology
A level sociology exam practice, A-levels, Exams and revision advice
Evaluate the usefulness of functionalist approaches in understanding crime and deviance (30)
This is an example of a 25/30 answer to the above question, as marked by the AQA. In the pictures
Analyse two ways in which deviant subcultures may respond to the difficulties of achieving mainstream goals (10)
Below is an example of an abbreviated (by me) marked response to a 10 mark ‘analyse with the item question’
Outline and explain two advantages of choosing overt participant observation as a source of data compared with covert participant observation (10)
A level sociology 10 mark question full marks. Research methods question.
Outline and explain two arguments against the view that sociology is a science (10)
How to score 10/10 AQA A level sociology paper 1 and paper 3, 10 mark Outline question.
A level sociology exam practice, A-levels, Exams and revision advice
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of the role of education in transmitting ideas and values.
How to top mark band in a 30 mark education essay, A-level sociology, AQA.
Applying material from Item A, analyse two effects of increased parental choice on pupils’ experience of education.
Below is an example of an abbreviated (by me) marked response to a 10 mark ‘analyse with the item question’