CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2

6 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 125 marksAssess the extent to which any TWO characteristics of culture in Caribbean societies have evolved or changed in the contemporary period, referencing the plantation legacy and globalization in a named Caribbean society.
2. 225 marksEvaluate the view that secondary data should be used with caution due to potential issues with validity, reliability, and flawed conclusions, referring to TWO sources of secondary data used by qualitative and…
3. 325 marksDiscuss the relevance of ONE sociological perspective to understanding the distribution of educational opportunities in a named Caribbean society, referring to any TWO of social class, gender, or government policy, and…
4. 425 marksDiscuss the statement that religious beliefs are a major contributor to social stability, referencing ONE religious group or body and any TWO of its associated beliefs in a named Caribbean society.
5. 525 marksExamine the extent to which Karl Marx's and Max Weber's views on social class apply to contemporary Caribbean society, referencing relevant empirical studies in a named Caribbean society.
6. 625 marksDiscuss the relevance of ONE sociological explanation of class and gender to understanding social mobility in the Caribbean, referencing relevant studies applicable to a named Caribbean society.