Life Chances & Power: Age (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Exam code: C200

41 mins5 questions
1a2 marks

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Citizens Advice describe age discrimination as where you are treated unfairly because of your age or the age group you are part of. Age is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. It is unlawful to discriminate against someone because of how old they look or because of a person they are with, such as a parent, partner, child or friend.

Adapted from citzensadvice.org.uk

Explain what is meant by discrimination.

1b4 marks

Explain two ways in which the media may present younger people.

1c2 marks

Explain one stereotype that may affect older people.

1d9 marks

Discuss how ageism affects different groups in the UK.

In your answer you are advised to refer to evidence from at least two areas of life and two age groups to support your judgement.

24 marks

Explain two reasons why some young people experience social exclusion in the UK today.

39 marks

Discuss different views of poverty in the UK.

In your answer you are advised to discuss at least two views of poverty in the UK.

42 marks

Describe what is meant by ageism.

59 marks

Discuss reasons why some age groups may face discrimination in the UK.

In your answer you are advised to refer to at least two reasons why some age groups may face discrimination from at least two areas to support your judgement