OCR AS Level Sociology Socialisation, culture and
identity (H180/01)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
May 2026 – Morning
AS Level Sociology
H180/01 Socialisation, culture and identity
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer all the questions in Section A.
• Choose one option in Section B and answer all the questions for that option.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 75.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
, 2
Section A
Read the source material.
Source A Source B
A Scottish football fan at a football game Participants at a Gay Pride Parade. ‘Pride’ is
the global movement fighting for equal rights
for LGBTQ+
1 Define the concept of high culture. [4]
2 With reference to Source A, identify and briefly explain two characteristics of national identity. [6]
3 Using Source B and your wider sociological knowledge, explain how sexuality can affect an
individual’s identity. [8]
4 Outline and briefly evaluate the view that the peer group is the most important agent of
socialisation. [12]
, 3
Section B
Choose one option from this section and answer all the questions for that option.
OPTION 1
Families and relationships
5 Define and briefly explain the concept of the domestic division of labour. [5]
6* Identify and briefly explain two ways families have become more diverse, apart from the rise in
lone parent families. [8]
7* Explain why there are more lone parent families within society. [12]
8* Evaluate Marxist views of the family. [20]
OPTION 2
Youth subcultures
9 Define and briefly explain the concept of a moral panic. [5]
10* Identify and briefly explain two examples of delinquent subcultures. [8]
11* Explain postmodern views on the development of subcultures. [12]
12* Evaluate the view that ethnicity affects the subculture an individual joins. [20]
OPTION 3
Media
13 Define and briefly explain media representations of the underclass. [5]
14* Identify and briefly explain two features of the pluralist view of the media. [8]
15* Explain how the media can affect the audience in an indirect way. [12]
16* Evaluate the view that media representations of femininity are changing. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 H180/01 Jun25
identity (H180/01)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
May 2026 – Morning
AS Level Sociology
H180/01 Socialisation, culture and identity
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer all the questions in Section A.
• Choose one option in Section B and answer all the questions for that option.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 75.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
, 2
Section A
Read the source material.
Source A Source B
A Scottish football fan at a football game Participants at a Gay Pride Parade. ‘Pride’ is
the global movement fighting for equal rights
for LGBTQ+
1 Define the concept of high culture. [4]
2 With reference to Source A, identify and briefly explain two characteristics of national identity. [6]
3 Using Source B and your wider sociological knowledge, explain how sexuality can affect an
individual’s identity. [8]
4 Outline and briefly evaluate the view that the peer group is the most important agent of
socialisation. [12]
, 3
Section B
Choose one option from this section and answer all the questions for that option.
OPTION 1
Families and relationships
5 Define and briefly explain the concept of the domestic division of labour. [5]
6* Identify and briefly explain two ways families have become more diverse, apart from the rise in
lone parent families. [8]
7* Explain why there are more lone parent families within society. [12]
8* Evaluate Marxist views of the family. [20]
OPTION 2
Youth subcultures
9 Define and briefly explain the concept of a moral panic. [5]
10* Identify and briefly explain two examples of delinquent subcultures. [8]
11* Explain postmodern views on the development of subcultures. [12]
12* Evaluate the view that ethnicity affects the subculture an individual joins. [20]
OPTION 3
Media
13 Define and briefly explain media representations of the underclass. [5]
14* Identify and briefly explain two features of the pluralist view of the media. [8]
15* Explain how the media can affect the audience in an indirect way. [12]
16* Evaluate the view that media representations of femininity are changing. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 H180/01 Jun25
