AQA GCSE Sociology Paper 2: The sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification June 2025 question paper 8192/2

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe a questionnaire in which people are asked about crimes that have happened to them?

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe when norms in society breakdown and become unclear?

Describe one way in which the criminal justice system may be seen as institutionally racist.

Identify and describe one way to prevent criminal behaviour.

From Item A, examine one strength of using a mixed-method approach.

Identify and explain one way in which the media can contribute to a rise in public fear of crime as shown in Item A.

Identify and explain one advantage of using snowball sampling to research deviant subcultures.

From Item B, identify and describe one way in which deviant labels may negatively affect individuals according to Becker, including what you know of his perspective on crime.

Identify and explain one ethical issue that may need to be considered when investigating deviant subcultures.

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that the criminal justice system is the most effective agency of social control.

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that women commit less crime than men.

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the ability of a person or group to influence and control the decisions of others.

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe a type of leader who is followed and respected because of their personality?

Describe one way in which individuals may benefit from the welfare state.

Identify and describe one way of measuring poverty.

From Item C, examine one weakness of the research.

Identify and explain one reason for the gender pay gap as referred to in Item C.

Identify and explain one advantage of using quantitative methods to investigate the gender pay gap.

From Item D, identify and describe one way Marx argues that the bourgeoisie exploit the proletariat, including what you know of his perspective on the social classes.

Identify and explain one way in which an individual’s sexuality may affect their life chances.

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that social inequalities are negative for individuals and society.

Discuss how far sociologists would agree that power is held by elite groups in a society such as modern Britain.