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Sociology Exam: Family, Education, Crime

This document outlines the structure and instructions for a Sociology exam focused on Family, Education, and Crime, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes. Candidates are required to answer two questions from various sections, with specific definitions, examples, and discussions expected. The exam consists of a total of 80 marks, with detailed guidelines on how to respond and format answers.

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Sociology Exam: Family, Education, Crime

This document outlines the structure and instructions for a Sociology exam focused on Family, Education, and Crime, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes. Candidates are required to answer two questions from various sections, with specific definitions, examples, and discussions expected. The exam consists of a total of 80 marks, with detailed guidelines on how to respond and format answers.

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Teacher Name:

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SOCIOLOGY 0495/23
Paper 2 Family, education and crime

1 hour 45 minutes

Candidates answer on the answer booklet.

No additional materials are necessary.


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READ THESE INTSTRUCTIONS FIRST

 Write in dark blue or black pen.


 You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs, or rough working.
 Do not use staples, paper clips, glue, or correction fluid.
 Do NOT write in any barcodes.
 Write your answer to each question, stating each question number clearly, in the answer
booklet.
 Select two questions to answer.

INFORMATION

 There is a total of 80 marks.


 Marks allocated to each question or part question is indicated in square brackets [ ].
 You are given 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the paper.

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This document has 4 pages.
Answer two questions.

Section A: Family

(a) Define the terms:

(i) serial monogamy; [2]

(ii) patriarchy. [2]

(b) Give two examples of negative sanctions on the control of children. [2]

(c) Describe three examples of patriarchy in the family. [6]

(d) Explain three ways how family life has been affected by secularisation. [6]

(e) Discuss why Marxists believe the family benefits capitalism. [8]
Your answer should include:
 at least three developed points consisting of relevant evidence.

(f) Evaluate the view that families are still traditional. [14]
Your answer should include:
 at least three points for and three points against the view,
 a reasonable conclusion.
Section B: Education
Section C: Crime, deviance, and social control

(a) Define the terms:

(i) youth sub-culture; [2]

(ii) postmodernism. [2]

(b) Give two examples of negative sanctions on the control of children. [2]

(c) Describe three reasons why crime rates for some ethnic groups are higher than for other
ethnic groups. [6]

(d) Explain three reasons how definitions of crime vary over time. [6]

(e) Discuss why most individuals conform to society’s norms and values. [8]
Your answer should include:
 at least three developed points consisting of relevant evidence.

(f) Evaluate the view that victim surveys are a more accurate measurement of crime than
official crime statistics. [14]
Your answer should include:
 at least three points for and three points against the view,
 a reasonable conclusion.

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