Applying material from item C analyse two ways in which the nuclear family might perform ideological functions (10)
A 10 mark ‘analyse with item’ practice question and answer for the AQA’s A-level paper 2: families and households section
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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)
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Outline and explain two practical problems of using documents in social research (10)
There are a lot of documents available and it can be time consuming to analyse them qualitatively Taking news for
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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
education, Work and the welfare state
Sociological perspectives on the relationship between education and work
Functionalism Main post on the functionalist perspective on education. Education teaches us specialist skills for work – At school, individuals
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Analyse two reasons why men might commit more crime than women (10)
This is a possible ’10 mark with item question’ question which might come up on the AQA’s A level sociology
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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
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Evaluate the Functionalist View of the Role of Education in Society (30) #LONG VERSION
Essay practice for A-level sociology!
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Outline three functions which education might perform for society (6)
This is an example of a relatively straight forward 6 mark question which might appear on the AQA’s A level