Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways in which an ageing population may affect family structures.
My attempt at a model 10/10 answer for this A-level sociology exam question (families and households topic)
AQA
Outline and explain two ways in which the family might be losing its functions (10)
This is a possible 10 mark (no item) question which could come up on the AQA’s A-level sociology paper 2:
A level sociology exam practice, A-levels, Exams and revision advice, research methods
Research Methods Practice Questions for A-level sociology
AQA A-level sociology Papers 1 and 3 will both contain an ‘outline and explain’ 10 mark (no item) question on sociological
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Outline and explain two practical problems which may affect social research (10)
One practical problem may be gaining access Analysis/ development – Deviant and criminal groups may be unwilling to allow researchers
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AQA A-level sociology specification content at a glance
I think it’s useful to have the specification laid out in one easy to access to place – so here
Essay plans
Evaluate the view that changing gender roles are the most significant factor in explaining the increase in family diversity (20)
Below is a suggested essay plan for a possible essay which may come up on the AQA’s A-level sociology paper
Sex and gender
Conceptualising Gender Equality in Relationships
From the traditional nuclear to the symmetrical family, and then the negotiated family and the pure relationship.
Outline and explain two social changes which may explain the decline of marriage in recent decades (10)
A model answer for a 10 mark ‘outline and explain’ question on the AQA’s A level sociology paper 2 (families and households)
Essay plans
Evaluate the Strengths of Using Social Surveys in Social Research (20)
‘Evaluate the Strengths of Using Social Surveys in Social Research’ (20) This is an essay plan for a possible essay