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AS
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology
Tuesday 21 May 2024 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.
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, 2
Section A
Research Methods
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline two characteristics of field experiments in sociological research.
[4 marks]
0 2 Evaluate the advantages of using positivist methods in sociological research.
[16 marks]
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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 ‘high culture’.
[2 marks]
0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual may attempt to manage the
impression others have of them.
[2 marks]
0 5 Outline three factors that may explain gender differences in leisure choices.
[6 marks]
0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which agencies of socialisation may socialise individuals
into their age identity.
[10 marks]
0 7 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.
Item A
For some Marxists, culture in society reflects ruling class ideology. It expresses the
distorted view of the world put forward by the dominant class. Therefore, the key role
of culture is to maintain the system of social inequality that exists in capitalist society.
Alternatively, functionalist sociologists argue that the culture of society reflects the
shared values of that society. Society needs a shared culture to run effectively, and
various agencies play their part in socialising members of society.
Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the Marxist approach to the
role of culture in society.
[20 marks]
Turn over for the next topic
Turn over ►
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Topic B2 Families and Households
0 8 Define the term ‘matrifocal family’.
[2 marks]
0 9 Using one example, briefly explain why there has been a fall in the infant mortality rate
over the last 100 years.
[2 marks]
1 0 Outline three reasons why there has been an increase in cohabitation.
[6 marks]
1 1 Outline and explain two ways in which changes in the organisation of paid work may
affect gender relationships within the family.
[10 marks]
1 2 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.
Item B
‘March of progress’ sociologists suggest that the modern family has become more
child-centred than in the past. Each individual child is seen as important. Parents
spend a great deal of time and money making sure that their children enjoy a
comfortable upbringing.
Critics of this view would point to examples of child poverty and other negative
experiences that children today may face.
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that the modern
family has become more child-centred.
[20 marks]
IB/M/Jun24/7191/2
AS
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology
Tuesday 21 May 2024 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/Jun24/G4003/E10 7191/2
, 2
Section A
Research Methods
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline two characteristics of field experiments in sociological research.
[4 marks]
0 2 Evaluate the advantages of using positivist methods in sociological research.
[16 marks]
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, 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 ‘high culture’.
[2 marks]
0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual may attempt to manage the
impression others have of them.
[2 marks]
0 5 Outline three factors that may explain gender differences in leisure choices.
[6 marks]
0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which agencies of socialisation may socialise individuals
into their age identity.
[10 marks]
0 7 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.
Item A
For some Marxists, culture in society reflects ruling class ideology. It expresses the
distorted view of the world put forward by the dominant class. Therefore, the key role
of culture is to maintain the system of social inequality that exists in capitalist society.
Alternatively, functionalist sociologists argue that the culture of society reflects the
shared values of that society. Society needs a shared culture to run effectively, and
various agencies play their part in socialising members of society.
Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the Marxist approach to the
role of culture in society.
[20 marks]
Turn over for the next topic
Turn over ►
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Topic B2 Families and Households
0 8 Define the term ‘matrifocal family’.
[2 marks]
0 9 Using one example, briefly explain why there has been a fall in the infant mortality rate
over the last 100 years.
[2 marks]
1 0 Outline three reasons why there has been an increase in cohabitation.
[6 marks]
1 1 Outline and explain two ways in which changes in the organisation of paid work may
affect gender relationships within the family.
[10 marks]
1 2 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows.
Item B
‘March of progress’ sociologists suggest that the modern family has become more
child-centred than in the past. Each individual child is seen as important. Parents
spend a great deal of time and money making sure that their children enjoy a
comfortable upbringing.
Critics of this view would point to examples of child poverty and other negative
experiences that children today may face.
Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that the modern
family has become more child-centred.
[20 marks]
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