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Sociology Essays

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GCSE

2022

AQA

Identify and explain one advantage of using ethnography as a research method to investigate life chances.

O level and GCSE

October/November
2022.

Cambridge

Describe findings from IQ tests.

GCSE

2022

AQA

Identify and explain one factor which may account for the relatively high level of crime that is committed by young people, according to Item A.

O level and GCSE

October/November
2022.

Cambridge

Describe internet crimes.

A level and AS level

May/June 2022.

CAMBRIDGE

‘Under-socialisation is the main cause of deviance.’ Explain this view.

A level and AS level

February/March 2022.

CAMBRIDGE

‘The existence of subcultures best explains deviant behaviour.’ Explain this view.

A level and AS level

October/November 2022.

CAMBRIDGE

Evaluate the view that the role of education is to allocate young people to suitable occupations.

O level and GCSE

May/June 2022
.

Cambridge

Explain how urbanisation has affected family life.

O level and GCSE

October/November
2022.

Cambridge

Explain why longitudinal studies can be useful for sociological research.

A Level

2022

OCR

*Assess the view that the media amplifies deviance

O level and GCSE

May/June 2022
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Cambridge

Explain how the media can use propaganda to influence its audience.

A level and AS level

May/June 2022.

CAMBRIDGE

‘The education system maintains the existing social order.’ Using sociological material, give arguments against this view.

A level and AS level

October/November 2022.

CAMBRIDGE

‘The peer group is the most influential agent of socialisation in shaping gender identity.’ Explain this view.

O level and GCSE

May/June 2022
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Cambridge

Explain why some sociologists prefer large scale research.

GCSE

2022

AQA

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that Britain today is a meritocracy.

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