AQA GCSE Sociology Paper 2: The sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification June 2024 question paper 8192/2

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the criminal justice system?

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe a negative penalty for unacceptable behaviour?

Describe one way in which the media may affect the way the public view crime.

Identify and describe one type of deviant behaviour that is tolerated by many people in society.

From Item A, examine one strength of the research.

Describe the type of survey in Item A. Identify the age group most likely to be victims of crime and explain one factor which may account for this.

Identify and explain one advantage of using self-report studies to investigate crime.

From Item B, identify and describe one way in which an individual can respond to the need to succeed in society according to Merton, including what you know of his perspective on this issue.

Identify one ethical issue you would need to consider when investigating youth crime and explain how you would deal with this issue in your investigation.

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that criminal behaviour amongst young people is a significant problem in society.

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that crime and deviance are socially constructed.

Which sociological perspective focuses on women being disadvantaged in society?

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the adoption of middle class values and attitudes by members of the working class?

Describe one way in which the glass ceiling may prevent someone from progressing in their career.

Identify and describe one characteristic of the underclass.

From Item C, examine one strength of using official statistics to research life expectancy.

Identify and explain one factor that might account for the differences in life expectancy as shown in Item C.

Identify and explain one advantage of using a pilot study to investigate life chances.

From Item D, identify and describe one factor needed for society to operate effectively according to Davis and Moore, including what you know of their perspective on stratification.

Identify and explain one practical issue sociologists may encounter when researching the reasons for inequality in society.

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that upward social mobility is possible in modern Britain.

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that disability is the most important factor affecting a person’s life chances.