A LEVEL OCR SOCIOLOGY - PAPER 1 EXAM QS
STRUCTURE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026. 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Question 1 - Explain, using examples, the concept of ________ (6 marks)
_________ = key concept, such as cultural hybridity/social control/norms/values etc. - ANS-1 paragraph,
no studies required.
- Outline what the concept is
- Give a brief elaboration of the concept
- Provide two examples of the concept.
- ^ Explain each example of the concept.
EXAMPLE: Cultural hybridity refers to the merging of two or more cultures. (Outline) It can be said that
the UK is hybridised due to the merging of Scottish, Welsh, Irish and English culture, as well as other
cultural influences as a result of the rise of globalisation. (Elaboration) One example of cultural hybridity
is Brasians (Example 1) which merges British and Asian identities, such as incorporating British values
and merging this with traditional Asian practices like religion. (Explanation of example) Another example
of cultural hybridity is food chains adjusting their menu to suit other cultures. (Example 2) This is a form
of cultural hybridity because popular food chains like KFC or McDonalds may add cultural foods onto
their menu, such as rice or shrimp to appease and include other cultures, merging a global culture -
usually seen as American culture - with East Asian cultures. (Explanation of example)
Question 2 - Using Sources A and B, and your further sociological knowledge, explain how
____________________ (12 marks) - ANS-2 paragraphs & 2 studies required.
- Introduce and define any key terms used (e.g., socialisation, identity etc.) [NOT crucial, but always a
good starting point]
- Link this introduction/definition to a key study that corresponds to Source A. Explain the study in
depth.
STRUCTURE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026. 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Question 1 - Explain, using examples, the concept of ________ (6 marks)
_________ = key concept, such as cultural hybridity/social control/norms/values etc. - ANS-1 paragraph,
no studies required.
- Outline what the concept is
- Give a brief elaboration of the concept
- Provide two examples of the concept.
- ^ Explain each example of the concept.
EXAMPLE: Cultural hybridity refers to the merging of two or more cultures. (Outline) It can be said that
the UK is hybridised due to the merging of Scottish, Welsh, Irish and English culture, as well as other
cultural influences as a result of the rise of globalisation. (Elaboration) One example of cultural hybridity
is Brasians (Example 1) which merges British and Asian identities, such as incorporating British values
and merging this with traditional Asian practices like religion. (Explanation of example) Another example
of cultural hybridity is food chains adjusting their menu to suit other cultures. (Example 2) This is a form
of cultural hybridity because popular food chains like KFC or McDonalds may add cultural foods onto
their menu, such as rice or shrimp to appease and include other cultures, merging a global culture -
usually seen as American culture - with East Asian cultures. (Explanation of example)
Question 2 - Using Sources A and B, and your further sociological knowledge, explain how
____________________ (12 marks) - ANS-2 paragraphs & 2 studies required.
- Introduce and define any key terms used (e.g., socialisation, identity etc.) [NOT crucial, but always a
good starting point]
- Link this introduction/definition to a key study that corresponds to Source A. Explain the study in
depth.
