AQA
AS
SOCIOLOGY
7191/2
Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology
Version: 1.0 Final
IB/M/Jun23/E11 7191/2
Tuesday 23 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 12-page answer book.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black b...
,AS
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology
Tuesday 23 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 12-page answer book.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7191/2.
• Answer all questions in Section A and all questions from one topic in Section B.
• Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
• Questions carrying 10 marks or more should be answered in continuous prose. In these questions
you will be marked on your ability to:
− use good English
− organise information clearly
− use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
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Section A
Research Methods
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline two advantages of using primary research methods in sociological investigations.
[4 marks]
0 2 Evaluate the disadvantages of using covert observation in sociological research.
[16 marks]
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Section B
Choose one topic from this section and answer all the questions on that topic.
Topic B1 Culture and Identity
0 3 Define the term ‘stereotype’.
[2 marks]
0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s sexuality may shape their social
experiences.
[2 marks]
0 5 Outline three features of the postmodernist view of identity.
[6 marks]
0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which changes in work may have affected social class
identity.
[10 marks]
0 7 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.
Item A
Globalisation is now a significant feature of society. Some sociologists argue that the
impact of globalisation is to undermine the traditional sources of people’s national
identity and open up a range of choices for individuals.
Alternatively, other sociologists see the rise of nationalism as a reaction to the
perceived threat of globalisation.
Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the impact of globalisation
on individuals’ national identity in the United Kingdom.
[20 marks]
Turn over for the next topic
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