Explanations of Crime & Deviance (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Exam code: C200

1 hour7 questions
1
1 mark

Use the words in the box below to fill in the spaces in the statements that follow.

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A term which means that the labels people are given may often come true.

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2a
2 marks

Describe what is meant by the term labelling.

2b
5 marks

Outline what is meant by a criminal subculture.

2c
15 marks

Discuss whether the police and courts treat all people equally in the UK.

In your answer you are advised to refer to different sociological views to support your judgement.

3a
2 marks

Describe what is meant by the term deviance.

3b
5 marks

Outline reasons why what is seen as deviant behaviour changes in society.

4
1 mark

Use the words in the box below to fill in the spaces in the statements that follow.

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A Marxist writer who studied organised crime.

5a
2 marks

Describe what is meant by the term anomie.

5b
5 marks

Outline, with examples, the difference between crime and deviance.

5c
15 marks

Discuss Marxist views of crime.

In your answer you are advised to refer to Marxist and other sociological views of crime to support your judgement.

6a
2 marks

Describe what is meant by the term formal social control.

6b
5 marks

Outline Merton’s explanation of crime.

7
5 marks

Describe how social control works in society.