2023 AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY 7192/2 Paper 2 Topics in Sociology Question Paper & Mark
scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED]
A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Friday 9 June 2023 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 16-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 7192/2.
• Answer all questions from one topic 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 80.
• Questions should be answered in continuous
prose. You will be marked on your ability to:
− use good English
− organise information clearly
− use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
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, 2
Section A
Choose one topic from this section and answer all the questions on that topic.
Topic A1 Culture and Identity
0 1 Outline and explain two ways that consumption may be related to sexuality.
[10 marks]
0 2 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.
Item A
Wanting to be accepted by peer groups can be a socialising influence on individuals.
The media contribute to the socialisation of individuals by being sources of
information, norms and values.
Individuals may be socialised into identities based on age.
Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that individuals may be socialised into
identities based on age.
[10 marks]
0 3 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.
Item B
Interactionists argue that an individual’s sense of self develops through social
interaction. The self is socially constructed through individuals actively interpreting the
social world around them and seeing themselves from the point of view of others.
Other sociologists argue that agencies of socialisation provide individuals with an
identity. For example, functionalists say that socialisation makes sure that people
internalise shared cultural values, leading to consensus and conformity.
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the extent to which the self
is socially constructed.
[20 marks]
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Topic A2 Families and Households
0 4 Outline and explain two ways that social change may affect patterns of marriage.
[10 marks]
0 5 Read Item C below and answer the question that follows.
Item C
Globalisation has increased the movement of people around the world. It has also led
to wider access in the UK to technological developments.
Globalisation may affect domestic labour in the UK.
Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways that globalisation may affect domestic
labour in the UK.
[10 marks]
0 6 Read Item D below and answer the question that follows.
Item D
Recent demographic changes in the UK include a declining birth rate, increased
immigration and an ageing population. Some sociologists, such as the New Right,
argue that these changes may have a negative impact on families and households
as they undermine the traditional nuclear family.
However, other sociologists, such as postmodernists, argue that these changes
have had a range of different impacts on families and households in the UK.
Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate sociological views on
the impact of demographic changes on families and households in the UK.
[20 marks]
Turn over ►
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Topic A3 Health
0 7 Outline and explain two ways in which the globalised health industry may affect health
chances in the UK.
[10 marks]
0 8 Read Item E below and answer the question that follows.
Item E
Regions are areas with their own characteristics. The UK consists of some regions
that have high levels of prosperity, and other regions which are relatively deprived.
There are also urban areas that are densely populated in comparison to rural areas.
Regional differences may affect health care provision.
Applying material from Item E, analyse two ways in which regional differences may affect
health care provision.
[10 marks]
0 9 Read Item F below and answer the question that follows.
Item F
Interactionists argue that mental illness is socially constructed. They suggest that
society applies a label of mental illness to people whose behaviours are seen as
deviant. Certain groups, such as medical professionals, have the power to impose a
label which may become the individual’s master status.
However, other sociologists argue that mental illness is caused by various factors such
as social deprivation and inequality.
Applying material from Item F and your knowledge, evaluate the view that mental
illness is socially constructed.
[20 marks]
IB/M/Jun23/7192/2
scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED]
A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Friday 9 June 2023 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 16-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 7192/2.
• Answer all questions from one topic 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 80.
• Questions should be answered in continuous
prose. You will be marked on your ability to:
− use good English
− organise information clearly
− use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
IB/M/Jun23/E5 7192/2
, 2
Section A
Choose one topic from this section and answer all the questions on that topic.
Topic A1 Culture and Identity
0 1 Outline and explain two ways that consumption may be related to sexuality.
[10 marks]
0 2 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.
Item A
Wanting to be accepted by peer groups can be a socialising influence on individuals.
The media contribute to the socialisation of individuals by being sources of
information, norms and values.
Individuals may be socialised into identities based on age.
Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that individuals may be socialised into
identities based on age.
[10 marks]
0 3 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.
Item B
Interactionists argue that an individual’s sense of self develops through social
interaction. The self is socially constructed through individuals actively interpreting the
social world around them and seeing themselves from the point of view of others.
Other sociologists argue that agencies of socialisation provide individuals with an
identity. For example, functionalists say that socialisation makes sure that people
internalise shared cultural values, leading to consensus and conformity.
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the extent to which the self
is socially constructed.
[20 marks]
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, 3
Topic A2 Families and Households
0 4 Outline and explain two ways that social change may affect patterns of marriage.
[10 marks]
0 5 Read Item C below and answer the question that follows.
Item C
Globalisation has increased the movement of people around the world. It has also led
to wider access in the UK to technological developments.
Globalisation may affect domestic labour in the UK.
Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways that globalisation may affect domestic
labour in the UK.
[10 marks]
0 6 Read Item D below and answer the question that follows.
Item D
Recent demographic changes in the UK include a declining birth rate, increased
immigration and an ageing population. Some sociologists, such as the New Right,
argue that these changes may have a negative impact on families and households
as they undermine the traditional nuclear family.
However, other sociologists, such as postmodernists, argue that these changes
have had a range of different impacts on families and households in the UK.
Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate sociological views on
the impact of demographic changes on families and households in the UK.
[20 marks]
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun23/7192/2
, 4
Topic A3 Health
0 7 Outline and explain two ways in which the globalised health industry may affect health
chances in the UK.
[10 marks]
0 8 Read Item E below and answer the question that follows.
Item E
Regions are areas with their own characteristics. The UK consists of some regions
that have high levels of prosperity, and other regions which are relatively deprived.
There are also urban areas that are densely populated in comparison to rural areas.
Regional differences may affect health care provision.
Applying material from Item E, analyse two ways in which regional differences may affect
health care provision.
[10 marks]
0 9 Read Item F below and answer the question that follows.
Item F
Interactionists argue that mental illness is socially constructed. They suggest that
society applies a label of mental illness to people whose behaviours are seen as
deviant. Certain groups, such as medical professionals, have the power to impose a
label which may become the individual’s master status.
However, other sociologists argue that mental illness is caused by various factors such
as social deprivation and inequality.
Applying material from Item F and your knowledge, evaluate the view that mental
illness is socially constructed.
[20 marks]
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