2023 AQA AS SOCIOLOGY 7191/2 Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED]

2023 AQA AS SOCIOLOGY 7191/2 Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED] 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. IB/M/Jun23/E11 7191/2 2 Section A Research Methods Answer all questions in this section. 0 1 0 2 Outline two advantages of using primary research methods in sociological investigations. [4 marks] Evaluate the disadvantages of using covert observation in sociological research. [16 marks] IB/M/Jun23/7191/2 3 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 0 5 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s sexuality may shape their social experiences. [2 marks] Outline three features of the postmodernist view of identity. [6 marks] 0 6 0 7 Outline and explain two ways in which changes in work may have affected social class identity. [10 marks] 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 ► IB/M/Jun23/7191/2 4 Topic B2 Families and Households 0 8 0 9 1 0 1 1 Define the term ‘birth rate’. [2 marks] Using one example, briefly explain how the experience of childhood may differ between ethnic groups. [2 marks] Outline three features of the symmetrical family. [6 marks] 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.