11 mark
Select the appropriate term from the box to complete the sentences below.
Feminists Culture Bowles and Gintis Secondary Willis Functionalists |
................................. refers to a shared, learned way of life.
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Key Sociological Concepts (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions
Exam code: C200
30 mins10 questions
22 marks
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Education is an important agent of socialisation. Children are taught school subjects through the formal curriculum but also learn norms, values, and attitudes throughout the school day |
Explain what is meant by norms.
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34 marks
Explain, with examples, what is meant by status.
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41 mark
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Cohabitation Status Hargreaves Values Parsons Beanpole |
............................ refer to that which is considered worthwhile and worth striving for in society
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5a2 marks
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Status varies from person to person in Britain. This can depend on their job, wealth, whether they play sport etc. For example, millionaires and top footballers usually have high status. |
Describe what is meant by status
5b1 mark
Identify one aspect of life that influences status in the passage above.
5c2 marks
Explain one reason why status is important in society
5d4 marks
Explain, using examples, the difference between ascribed and achieved status.
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6a2 marks
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Children are taught norms and values from a young age. In the family, they will learn how to walk, talk and how to eat acceptably and the importance of good health and education. They will continue to learn norms and values throughout life. |
Describe what is meant by norms.
6b1 mark
Identify one norm in the passage above.
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72 marks
Define what is meant by status.
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8a2 marks
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
As soon as children are born, the process of socialisation begins. They are socialised into, among other things, language, norms, values and customs and learn how to fit into society. |
Explain what is meant by values.
8b4 marks
Explain two reasons why socialisation into values is important for society.
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91 mark
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Meritocracy Patriarchy Parsons Values Qualitative Willis |
...................... refer to what are considered worthwhile and worth working for in society.
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101 mark
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polygamy culture Durkheim values quantitative Marx |
......................... refers to a shared, learned way of life of a society or group.
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