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Sociology Essays

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A level and AS level

May/June 2021.

CAMBRIDGE

‘Cohabitation is replacing marriage’ Using sociological material, give one argument against this view.

A level and AS level

October/November 2021.

CAMBRIDGE

‘The main role of the family is ideological control.’ Explain this view.

O level and GCSE

May/June 2021.

Cambridge

Explain how the culture of masculinity may affect the educational achievement of males.

O level and GCSE

May/June 2021.

Cambridge

Explain why functionalists believe there is crime in society.

O level and GCSE

October/November 2021.

Cambridge

Explain how negative sanctions are used to control individuals.

A level and AS level

March 2021.

CAMBRIDGE

Explain limitations of the functionalist view of the family.

A Level

Autumn 2021

OCR

Evaluate the view that cultural factors are the main influence on the educational achievement of different ethnic groups.

A Level

2021

OCR

* Explain and briefly evaluate the view that youth subcultures are linked to ethnicity.

GCSE

2020

AQA

11. Discuss how far sociologists would agree that the extended family is still important in Britain today.

A Level

2020

OCR

Explain and briefly evaluate the view that children have more power than parents in family life.

GCSE

2020

AQA

21. Discuss how far sociologists would agree that gender differences in educational achievement are mainly due to factors outside schools.

O level and GCSE

October/November 2020.

Cambridge

Describe ways status can be achieved.

O level and GCSE

May/June 2020.

Cambridge

Describe strengths and limitations of using unstructured interviews in sociological research.

A Level

2020

OCR

Assess the view that youth subcultures are related to conflict.

A Level

2020

OCR

Assess the view that the media does not have a direct effect on the audience

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