AQA • Sociology

A/A* example sociology a level answers in the topic of media and crime... CONTAINS 4,6,10 AND 30. Outline two ways in which the media give a distorted view of crime (4 marks) Outline three ways media influences levels of crime in society (6 marks) Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways in which the media may cause criminality (10 marks) Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological contributions to our understanding of the relationship between cr...

An A* example answer to the question Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the usefulness of labelling theory in understanding crime and deviance (30 marks June 2018 Original)

Examples of 6,10 and 30 marker on functionalists and strain perspectives of crime and deviance. All marked at A/A* Outline three functions that crime and deviance may perform. [6 marks June 2017] Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways in which deviant subcultures may respond to the difficulties of achieving mainstream goals. [10 marks June 2017] Applying material from Item B and your own knowledge analyse two functions of deviance. (10 marks) Applying material from item C...

A* EXAMPLE ANSWERS FOR... Outline and explain two reasons why committed sociologists argue that sociology cannot be value free (10) Outline and explain two reasons why positivists believe sociology should be studied as a science (10) Outline and explain two problems of using the functionalist perspective to study society today (10) Outline and explain two feminist views of the position of women in society today (10)

Example answers to a ten marker and twenty marker on different religious organisations. OUTLINE AND EXPLAIN 2 REASONS WHY SECTS TEND TO RECRUIT MEMBERS FROM PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUPS (10) ANALYSE 2 WAYS IN WHICH THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHURCHES ARE DIFFERENT FROM THOSE OF NEW AGE MOVEMENTS (10) EVALUATE EXPLANATIONS OF THE EXISTENCE OF SECTS, CULTS, AND NEW RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS (20)

Two 10 markers and a 20 marker on religion in a global context: TWO WAYS RELIGION AND DEVELOPMENT MAY BE RELATED IN A GLOBAL WORLD (10) TWO EXAMPLES OF HOW RELIGION CAN BE USED AS A FORM OF CULTURAL DEFENCE (10) EVALUATE THE VIEW THAT FUNDAMENTALISM IS A RESPONSE TO MODERN SOCIETY (20)

Document has PEELE structure essay plans for nearly ever topic you can write about in the exams. I used this to get an A*. Can be turned into flash cards to memorise.

I have compiled my notes into PEEL paragraphs to help compile one’s thoughts into an essay-like structure. This is to make it simpler to write in exams. The topics list includes: families and households, the media, crime and deviance, and theories and methods. As a result, I secured a grade B in my A Level. I hope that this helps learning the content a lot less daunting on prospective students.

Answers for sociology paper 3 2023

This document provides an in-depth exploration of the interplay between gender, education, and policy, designed to support students aiming for academic excellence. Key Features: 1. Detailed Analysis of Gender and Education: • Explore how societal changes since the 1970s have influenced girls’ ambitions, supported by Sue Sharpe’s seminal research. Understand the shift from traditional roles to modern career aspirations among women. • Gain insights from Carol Fuller’s postmode...