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I teach GCSEs and A levels in Psychology, Sociology and English. I am 44 years old and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 19 years standing. I am fortunate enough to be able to help many students to get A's and A stars in Psychology, Sociology and English. I teach, write and provide independent tuition. The A star papers I have written here will help you to get an A star. Best wishes, Joseph

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I teach GCSEs and A levels in Psychology, Sociology and English. I am 44 years old and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 19 years standing. I am fortunate enough to be able to help many students to get A's and A stars in Psychology, Sociology and English. I teach, write and provide independent tuition. The A star papers I have written here will help you to get an A star. Best wishes, Joseph
Paper 2 AQA A-level Sociology: A* answers
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Paper 2 AQA A-level Sociology: A* answers

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A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Sociology Paper 2. This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 2. Featuring answers to all possible options and the following questions: Section A1: Culture and Identity. 0 1 Outline and explain two reasons why consumption may be affected by social class. (10 marks) 0 2 Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways an individual’s identity may be affected by being labelled as disabled. (10 marks) 0 3 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that globalisation is increasingly shaping people’s identities. (20 marks) Section A2: Families and Households. 0 4 Outline and explain two ways in which the functions of the family may have been affected by changes to its structure. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways in which family diversity in the UK has been influenced by government policies. (10 marks) 0 6 Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate the view that gender roles and relationships within the family are still unequal in society today. (20 marks) Section A3: Health. 0 7 Outline and explain two ways in which health professionals may affect social class inequalities in health and illness. (10 marks) 0 8 Applying material from Item E, analyse two ways in which gender may affect how the body is socially constructed. (10 marks) 0 9 Applying material from Item F and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of differences in health and illness between ethnic groups in the UK. (20 marks) Section A4: Work, Poverty and Welfare. 1 0 Outline and explain two ways in which poverty amongst women may be caused by their experience of work. (10 marks) 1 1 Applying material from Item G, analyse two ways in which globalisation has affected employment in the UK. (10 marks) 1 2 Applying material from Item H and your knowledge, evaluate the impact of welfare state policies on reducing poverty in the UK. (20 marks) Section B1 Beliefs in Society. 1 3 Outline and explain two ways that globalisation may have influenced the way in which religion acts as a force for change. (10 marks) 1 4 Applying material from Item I, analyse two ways in which the characteristics of churches are different from those of New Age movements. (10 marks) 1 5 Applying material from Item J and your knowledge, evaluate the view that the UK is becoming increasingly secular. (20 marks) Section B2 Global Development. 1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which gender inequalities in developing countries may be influenced by non-governmental organisations (NGOs). (10 marks) 1 7 Applying material from Item K, analyse two ways in which globalisation may bring about economic changes in developing countries. (10 marks) 1 8 Applying material from Item L and your knowledge, evaluate modernisation theory explanations of development. Section B3 The Media and Section B4 Stratification and Differentiation.
Paper 3 AQA A-level Sociology: A* answers
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Paper 3 AQA A-level Sociology: A* answers

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A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Sociology Paper 3 - Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Section A: Crime and Deviance Section B: Theory and Methods This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 3. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A Crime and Deviance 0 1 Outline two ways that the nature of capitalism may cause people to commit crime. (4 marks) 0 2 Outline three reasons for gender differences in levels of recorded crime. (6 marks) 0 3 Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that the media may contribute to an increase in crime. (10 marks) 0 4 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that differences in crime rates between ethnic groups are mainly the result of the way the criminal justice system operates. (30 marks) Section B Theory and Methods 0 5 Outline and explain two sociological perspectives on the purpose of social policy in society. (10 marks) 06 Applying material from Item C and your knowledge, evaluate the view that theoretical factors are the most important influence on a sociologist’s choice of research method. (20 marks) 2806 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Paper 1 AQA AS-level Sociology : A* answers
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Paper 1 AQA AS-level Sociology : A* answers

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A*, full mark example of the AQA AS-level Sociology Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context . Section A: Education Section B: Methods in Context This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS-level exam for Paper 1. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A 0 1 Define the term ‘social solidarity’. (2 marks) 0 2 Using one example, briefly explain how boys’ behaviour in school may make it difficult for them to do well in the education system. (2 marks) 0 3 Outline three examples of how the education system could be seen as fair to everyone. (6 marks) 0 4 Outline and explain two ways in which social class may affect subject choice. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the view that ethnic differences in educational achievement are a result of factors outside the education system. (20 marks) Section B Methods in Context 0 6 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the strengths and limitations of using official statistics to investigate how successful a school is. (20 marks) 2158 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Paper 2 AQA AS-level Sociology: A* answers
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Paper 2 AQA AS-level Sociology: A* answers

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A*, full mark example of the AQA AS-level Sociology Paper 2. Section A: Research Methods Section B1: Culture and Identity Section B2: Families and Households Section B3: Health Section B4: Work, Poverty and Welfare This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS-level exam for Paper 2. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A: Research Methods 0 1 Outline two problems of using questionnaires with closed questions in sociological research. (4 marks) 0 2 Evaluate the disadvantages of using qualitative methods in sociological research. (16 marks) Section B1 : Culture and Identity 0 3 Define the term ‘master status’. (2 marks) 0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s identity may be shaped by their work. (2 marks) 0 5 Outline three characteristics of folk culture. (6 marks) 0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which agencies of socialisation may socialise individuals into a national identity. (10 marks) 0 7 Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the Marxist view of the role of the socialisation process. (20 marks) Section B2: Families and Households 0 8 Define the term ‘primary socialisation’. (2 marks) 0 9 Using one example, briefly explain how childhood may be a negative experience for some children in the United Kingdom today. (2 marks) 1 0 Outline three reasons for the fall in the death rate in the United Kingdom since 1900. (6 marks) 1 1 Outline and explain two ways in which postmodernists argue that increased choice for individuals has affected patterns of family life. (10 marks) 1 2 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological views on the impact of government policies and laws on the role of the family. (20 marks) Section B3: Health 1 3 Define the term ‘medicalisation’. (2 marks) 1 4 Using one example, briefly explain how individuals with mental illness may be stigmatised. (2 marks) 1 5 Outline three reasons for geographical differences in life expectancy across the United Kingdom. (6 marks) 1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which differences in accessing health care may explain ethnic differences in health chances. (10 marks) Section B4: Work, Poverty and Welfare 0 1 Define the term ‘subjective poverty’. (2 marks) 0 2 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s sense of identity may be affected by losing their job. (2 marks) 0 3 Outline three advantages of voluntary groups providing welfare services. (6 marks) 0 4 Outline and explain two reasons why technological change in the workplace may affect different social groups differently. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations for the distribution of poverty among different social groups in the United Kingdom. (20 marks) 5974 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Sociology: Complete AQA As and A level A* Exam Papers
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Sociology: Complete AQA As and A level A* Exam Papers

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This 5-paper resource bundle will provide you with accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA AS level - Paper 1 and Paper 2 examinations (including all possible topics) and A Level Year 2: Sociology Papers 1, 2 (including all possible topics) and 3 examinations from the current syllabus. I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 19 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London. My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. Very best wishes, Joseph 24967 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Sociology Complete A level answers.
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Sociology Complete A level answers.

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This resource bundle will provide you with accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA A Level Year 2: Sociology Papers 1, 2 (including all possible topics) and 3 examinations from the current syllabus. I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 19 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London. My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. Very best wishes, Joseph 16835 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Sociology Paper 1 and Paper 2 AQA AS level: A* Answers
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Sociology Paper 1 and Paper 2 AQA AS level: A* Answers

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A*, full mark example of the AQA AS-level Sociology Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context . Section A: Education Section B: Methods in Context This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS-level exam for Paper 1. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A 0 1 Define the term ‘social solidarity’. (2 marks) 0 2 Using one example, briefly explain how boys’ behaviour in school may make it difficult for them to do well in the education system. (2 marks) 0 3 Outline three examples of how the education system could be seen as fair to everyone. (6 marks) 0 4 Outline and explain two ways in which social class may affect subject choice. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the view that ethnic differences in educational achievement are a result of factors outside the education system. (20 marks) Section B Methods in Context 0 6 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the strengths and limitations of using official statistics to investigate how successful a school is. (20 marks) A*, full mark example of the AQA AS-level Sociology Paper 2. Section A: Research Methods Section B1: Culture and Identity Section B2: Families and Households Section B3: Health Section B4: Work, Poverty and Welfare This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS-level exam for Paper 2. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A: Research Methods 0 1 Outline two problems of using questionnaires with closed questions in sociological research. (4 marks) 0 2 Evaluate the disadvantages of using qualitative methods in sociological research. (16 marks) Section B1 : Culture and Identity 0 3 Define the term ‘master status’. (2 marks) 0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s identity may be shaped by their work. (2 marks) 0 5 Outline three characteristics of folk culture. (6 marks) 0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which agencies of socialisation may socialise individuals into a national identity. (10 marks) 0 7 Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the Marxist view of the role of the socialisation process. (20 marks) Section B2: Families and Households 0 8 Define the term ‘primary socialisation’. (2 marks) 0 9 Using one example, briefly explain how childhood may be a negative experience for some children in the United Kingdom today. (2 marks) 1 0 Outline three reasons for the fall in the death rate in the United Kingdom since 1900. (6 marks) 1 1 Outline and explain two ways in which postmodernists argue that increased choice for individuals has affected patterns of family life. (10 marks) 1 2 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological views on the impact of government policies and laws on the role of the family. (20 marks) Section B3: Health 1 3 Define the term ‘medicalisation’. (2 marks) 1 4 Using one example, briefly explain how individuals with mental illness may be stigmatised. (2 marks) 1 5 Outline three reasons for geographical differences in life expectancy across the United Kingdom. (6 marks) 1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which differences in accessing health care may explain ethnic differences in health chances. (10 marks) Section B4: Work, Poverty and Welfare 0 1 Define the term ‘subjective poverty’. (2 marks) 0 2 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s sense of identity may be affected by losing their job. (2 marks) 0 3 Outline three advantages of voluntary groups providing welfare services. (6 marks) 0 4 Outline and explain two reasons why technological change in the workplace may affect different social groups differently. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations for the distribution of poverty among different social groups in the United Kingdom. (20 marks) 8132 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Paper 1 AQA A-level Sociology: A* answers
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A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Sociology PAPER 1 - Education with Theory and Methods. Section A : Education Section B : Methods in Context Section C: Theory and Methods This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 1. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A Education 0 1 Outline two ways in which globalisation may have had an influence on educational policies in the UK. (4 marks) 0 2 Outline three reasons why some working-class boys join anti-school subcultures. (6 marks) 0 3 Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways in which teaching and learning in schools may affect the educational experiences of minority ethnic groups. (10 marks) 0 4 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that the education system is meritocratic. (30 marks) Section B Methods in Context 0 5 Applying material from Item C and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the strengths and limitations of using secondary data to investigate the academic progress of pupils in schools. Section C Theory and Methods 0 6 Outline and explain two arguments against the positivist view that sociology can be scientific. 2777 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document