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This is the AQA A-level Sociology Paper 2 from June 2024, covering eight different topic areas that explore... Show more

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AQA
A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
Time allowed: 2 hours
Tuesday 4 June 2024
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Exam Instructions and Format

Understanding the structure is crucial for A-level success. You've got 2 hours to tackle this 80-mark paper, which is split into two main sections.

The format is straightforward pick one topic from Section A and one from Section B, then answer all questions within those topics. You'll need to show off your sociological knowledge whilst demonstrating clear English and proper use of specialist vocabulary.

Top Tip Plan your time carefully - the 20-mark essays need substantial depth and evaluation, so don't spend too long on the shorter questions.

Remember that examiners are looking for continuous prose rather than bullet points, so practice writing fluently about complex sociological ideas.

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AQA
A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
Time allowed: 2 hours
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Materials
For this pap

Section A Topics Culture, Families, Health, and Work

Culture and Identity questions explore how factors like gender and social class shape who we are. You'll need to discuss consumption choices, popular culture's impact on identity, and debate whether class is the most important factor in shaping our sense of self.

The Families and Households section tackles modern family life. Key areas include how falling birth rates affect gender roles, how social policies change children's status, and the ongoing debate about family diversity versus the traditional nuclear family.

Health questions examine inequalities in healthcare access and outcomes. You'll explore ethnic differences in health provision, gender differences in health chances, and evaluate how much control powerful groups have over health and illness.

Key Insight All these topics connect to broader themes of inequality and social change - look for these links in your answers.

Work, Poverty and Welfare covers unemployment patterns, technological change in the workplace, and functionalist versus conflict views of poverty's role in society.

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AQA
A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
Time allowed: 2 hours
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Materials
For this pap

Section B Topics Beliefs, Development, Media, and Stratification

Beliefs in Society examines religion's changing role in modern life. You'll explore secularisation, religion as ideology, and how globalisation affects religious belief and fundamentalism.

Global Development focuses on how industrialisation transforms developing countries. Key themes include transnational corporations' environmental impact and gender differences in development experiences.

The Media section is particularly relevant to your generation. Questions cover how new media has changed ownership and control, why media influence isn't always direct, and how different social classes are represented in media.

Remember Use contemporary examples from social media and digital platforms to strengthen your media answers.

Stratification and Differentiation explores social inequality. You'll analyse how globalisation affects working-class life chances, gender's impact on status, and competing explanations of social mobility in the UK.

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AQA
A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
Time allowed: 2 hours
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Materials
For this pap
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A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
Time allowed: 2 hours
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Materials
For this pap
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A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
Time allowed: 2 hours
Tuesday 4 June 2024
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A-level
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
Time allowed: 2 hours
Tuesday 4 June 2024
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SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
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Tuesday 4 June 2024
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SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2 Topics in Sociology
Morning
Time allowed: 2 hours
Tuesday 4 June 2024
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16 Dec 2025

12 pages

2024 Sociology Exam Past Paper

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This is the AQA A-level Sociology Paper 2 from June 2024, covering eight different topic areas that explore how society shapes our lives. The exam tests your understanding of key sociological concepts through short explanations, analysis questions, and extended essays... Show more

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Understanding the structure is crucial for A-level success. You've got 2 hours to tackle this 80-mark paper, which is split into two main sections.

The format is straightforward: pick one topic from Section A and one from Section B, then answer all questions within those topics. You'll need to show off your sociological knowledge whilst demonstrating clear English and proper use of specialist vocabulary.

Top Tip: Plan your time carefully - the 20-mark essays need substantial depth and evaluation, so don't spend too long on the shorter questions.

Remember that examiners are looking for continuous prose rather than bullet points, so practice writing fluently about complex sociological ideas.

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Section A Topics: Culture, Families, Health, and Work

Culture and Identity questions explore how factors like gender and social class shape who we are. You'll need to discuss consumption choices, popular culture's impact on identity, and debate whether class is the most important factor in shaping our sense of self.

The Families and Households section tackles modern family life. Key areas include how falling birth rates affect gender roles, how social policies change children's status, and the ongoing debate about family diversity versus the traditional nuclear family.

Health questions examine inequalities in healthcare access and outcomes. You'll explore ethnic differences in health provision, gender differences in health chances, and evaluate how much control powerful groups have over health and illness.

Key Insight: All these topics connect to broader themes of inequality and social change - look for these links in your answers.

Work, Poverty and Welfare covers unemployment patterns, technological change in the workplace, and functionalist versus conflict views of poverty's role in society.

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Section B Topics: Beliefs, Development, Media, and Stratification

Beliefs in Society examines religion's changing role in modern life. You'll explore secularisation, religion as ideology, and how globalisation affects religious belief and fundamentalism.

Global Development focuses on how industrialisation transforms developing countries. Key themes include transnational corporations' environmental impact and gender differences in development experiences.

The Media section is particularly relevant to your generation. Questions cover how new media has changed ownership and control, why media influence isn't always direct, and how different social classes are represented in media.

Remember: Use contemporary examples from social media and digital platforms to strengthen your media answers.

Stratification and Differentiation explores social inequality. You'll analyse how globalisation affects working-class life chances, gender's impact on status, and competing explanations of social mobility in the UK.

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Stefan S

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user