A Level

Item B
Some sociologists, such as functionalists, claim that the education system is based on meritocratic principles and provides all pupils with the opportunity to succeed. Pupils, whatever their background, are objectively assessed through the examination process.
Other sociologists claim that meritocracy is a myth. The education system ensures that existing social inequalities are reproduced in each generation.Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that the education system is meritocratic.

A Level

Outline two ways in which schools may promote competition between pupils.

A Level

According to some sociologists, aid is essential for development because it helps countries reach take-off and industrialise.
However, other sociologists are critical of aid and point out that many countries receiving aid have made little progress. Others argue that the real purpose of aid is to ensure a free market system that creates underdevelopment.Applying material from Item L and your knowledge, evaluate the view that aid is essential for development.

A Level

Globalisation may affect people’s identities.
One aspect of globalisation is increased migration of people between countries. Globalisation also involves growth in trade and so there is a wider range of products for people to consume.Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways in which globalisation may affect people's identities.

A Level

Feminist sociologists argue that gender is the most important dimension of inequality today. This is despite some improvements in the social position of women.
However, other sociologists see gender inequalities as natural and inevitable, or argue that other dimensions of inequality are more important.Applying material from Item P and your knowledge, evaluate the view that gender is the most important dimension of inequality today.

A Level

Evaluate the view that the ideology of the nuclear family remains strong.

A Level

F
Some ethnic groups in the UK are at a greater risk of illness and early death than others. There are various explanations for these differences. Many sociologists believe language barriers and cultural values are the main causes of inequalities in health and illness between ethnic groups.
However, other sociologists suggest the differences between ethnic groups are a consequence of racism in society or of their positions in the class structure.09 Applying material from Item F and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of differences in health and illness between ethnic groups in the UK.

A Level

Outline three reasons why girls may be more successful in schools than boys.

A Level

L
According to modernisation theorists, undeveloped countries should try to copy what today’s developed countries did in the past. This will allow them to achieve economic growth and ‘take off’ to a modernised economy and society.
However, others argue that this will lead to underdeveloped countries being unable to escape from poverty.18 Applying material from Item L and your knowledge, evaluate modernisation theory explanations of development.

A Level

5. Define and briefly explain family diversity in terms of social class

A Level

Define the term 'secondary socialisation'.

A Level

Outline and explain two sociological perspectives on the purpose of social policy in society.

GCSE

Identify one ethical issue that you would need to consider when investigating relationships within families and explain how you would deal with this issue in your investigation.

A Level

22 Outline and explain two ways in which occupation may affect life chances.

A Level

Outline and explain two reasons why some ethnic groups may be more likely than others to be diagnosed as mentally ill.