AQA 2023 AS SOCIOLOGY Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED] June 2023
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
Turn over ►
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Topic B2 Families and Households
0 8 Define the term ‘birth rate’.
[2 marks]
0 9 Using one example, briefly explain how the experience of childhood may differ between ethnic
groups.
[2 marks]
1 0 Outline three features of the symmetrical family.
[6 marks]
1 1 Outline and explain two ways in which government policies may have affected gender roles in the
family.
[10 marks]
1 2 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.
Item B
In common with many Western societies, the United Kingdom has an ageing population.
Rising life expectancy and a relatively low birth rate has meant that the average age of the
population is rising. This can have a positive impact and provide an opportunity to reconsider
the role of older people in families and wider society.
However, others point to the impact on families and wider society of older people no longer
being in paid work.
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the impact of an ageing population
on families and wider society.
[20 marks]
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