The June 2023 A-level sociology exam featured a question on globalisation’s effects on domestic labour in the UK, focusing on migration and technological access. Increased migration has modified traditional gender roles, while technology, such as washing machines, has liberated some domestic labour but reaffirmed gender inequalities, impacting both men and women differently.
This question appeared in a recent AQA A-level sociology paper, The Education with Theory and Methods paper. This post considers
The June 2022 A-level Sociology paper addressed the representation of young people in mass media. The media, controlled by middle-aged professionals, prioritizes sensational stories, leading to negative portrayals of youth. This bias stems from a lack of understanding of youth culture and the emphasis on news values like negativity and extraordinariness, leading to skewed representations.
Below is a question and answer to one 10 mark question on the AQA’s 7192/2 Topics Paper: Beliefs in Society
Read Item N below and answer the question that follows. Applying material from Item N and your knowledge, evaluate the
This is an example of a 20 mark essay question written for the AQA’s A-level sociology paper 2, Topics in
Read Item M below and answer the question that follows. Applying material from Item M, analyse two reasons why the
Outline and explain two ways in which the new media may be creating a global popular culture. [10 marks] Commentary
Many teachers I know give their students ‘model essay plans’ for the classic topics in sociology, which students can use
This is one possible example of a 10 mark ‘with item’ question which could come up in the AQA’s A