Paper 2 Research & Understanding social inequalities

Question 1

SECTION A

Question 2

4 Marker - 5 mintues
AO2

Example question
Summarise the data shown in Source A. (4)

Answer 2

1 Paragraph = You should make 2 observations or conclusions about the data shown, unless directed otherwise. Each observation/conclusion should be distinct and backed up with evidence from the source.

Question 3

6 Marker - 8 mintues

AO1 = 2 Marks
AO2 = 4 Marks

Example question
With reference to Source B explain TWO reasons why some sociologists use mixed methods when conducting sociological research. (6)

Answer 3

Paragraph 1 = Outline one reason backed up with evidence from the source.

Paragraph 2 = Outline another reason backed up with evidence from the source.

Question 4

10 Marker = 12 Mintues
AO2 = 4
AO3 = 6

Example Question
With reference to Source A explain ONE strength and ONE weakness of using official statistics to study inequalities between ethnic groups. (10)

Answer 4

2 PEEL Paragraphs

Paragraph 1 = strength
Paragraph 2 = weakeness

Question 5

25 Marker - 30 Mintues
AO1 = 5
AO2 = 5
AO3 =15

Answer 5

Introduction
Paragraph 2 - Strength
Paragraph 3 = Limitation
Paragraph 4 = Strength
Paragraph 5 = Limitation

Critical Conclusion explanaing whether the method is suitable or not.

Question 6

PET

Answer 6

Practical issues
Ethical issues
Theoretical issues

Question 7

Practical issues

Answer 7

Cost, Time, Participant Access and Gate-keeping , Design, Primary Vs Secondary Data

Question 8

Ethical issues

Answer 8

Confidentiality, Informed Consent, Protection From Harm, Brief/Debrief, Privacy, Right to Withdraw

Question 9

Theoretical issues

Answer 9

Positivism
(Patterns/Trends/Objectivity/ Value Freedom/Quantitative Data /Reliability/Representativeness/ Generalisability)

Interpretivism
(Meanings and Experiences/ Verstehen and Empathy/ Rapport/Subjectivity/ Researcher Imposition/Reflexivity/Qualitative Data/Validity)

Question 10

SECTION B

Question 11

2O Marker - 25 Mintues

Example questions 
Outline ways that social class inequalities are important in British society today. [20]

*Ideally each paragraph should focus on a different area of social life (unless directed otherwise).
Health
Poverty

Answer 11

4 PEEL Paragraphs

Question 12

40 Marker - 50 mintues
AO1 = 16
AO2 = 8
AO3 = 16

Example questions
‘Women continue to be unequal to men because we still live in a patriarchal society.’ Discuss. (40)

Answer 12

4 PEECEL Paragraphs

Critical conclusion - A critical conclusion that is fully supported with sociological evidence.