Cambridge International AS & A Level: SOCIOLOGY 9699/12
Cambridge International AS & A Level: SOCIOLOGY 9699/12
Cambridge International AS & A Level: SOCIOLOGY 9699/12
SOCIOLOGY 9699/12
Paper 1 Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research May/June 2021
1 hour 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer four questions in total:
Section A: answer all questions.
Section B: answer either Question 4 or Question 5.
● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 60.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
DC (PQ) 202441
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Section A
2 (a) Explain two ethical issues associated with sociological research. [8]
(b) Explain one strength and one limitation of official statistics. [6]
(b) Using sociological material, give one argument against this view. [6]
Section B
EITHER
4 Evaluate the view that human behaviour is shaped entirely by the process of socialisation. [26]
OR
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