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

Exam code: C200

21 mins2 questions
1a2 marks

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

The charity Scope supports people with disabilities. Disability discrimination includes an employer not making reasonable adjustments, workplace bullying, not being offered or losing your job because of your disabilities.

Adapted from Scope.org.uk

Describe what is meant by disability.

1b4 marks

Explain two ways in which people with disabilities may be stereotyped.

1c2 marks

Explain one law that protects people from discrimination.

1d9 marks

Assess whether discrimination still exists in the UK.

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

24 marks

Describe two ways in which disabled people may be socially excluded.