Family · CAPE Sociology Unit 1

16 past-paper questions on Family, part of Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education, from every CAPE Sociology Unit 1 paper on Quelpr.

1. 4(a)4 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Outline two historical factors that have influenced the structure of the Caribbean family.
2. 4(b)2 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Identify two family types found in the Caribbean, other than the nuclear family.
3. 4(c)4 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Briefly outline two factors responsible for changes occurring in the contemporary Caribbean family.
4. 9(a)2 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Define the term 'male marginalisation'.
5. 9(b)4 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Briefly state two ways or instances showing how gender roles are reinforced by the family.
6. 4(a)2 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Give one reason why Murdock states that the family is universal.
7. 4(b)2 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Give one reason why the nuclear family is viewed as ideal for industrial societies.
8. 4(c)2 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Give one reason why the nuclear family is often viewed as unsuitable for non-industrial societies.
9. 4(d)4 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Briefly state two factors that influence family structure in the Caribbean.
10. 325 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Evaluate the view that the matrifocal family is typical of Caribbean societies, making reference to a specific named Caribbean society.
11. 325 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Assess the extent to which the family can be described as dysfunctional in the contemporary Caribbean, supporting your response with reference to any study of the Caribbean family.
12. 325 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2State whether you agree with the statement and discuss THREE relevant social factors supporting your position.
13. 425 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2Discuss the view that the institution of marriage in contemporary Caribbean society is dying, with reference to THREE sociological explanations of this phenomenon.
14. 425 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2Discuss the extent to which the family in contemporary Caribbean society can be described as dysfunctional, referencing a relevant sociological study of the Caribbean family.
15. 325 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Using relevant examples, critically assess the extent to which the Functionalist theory of the family can explain any THREE Caribbean family forms.
16. 325 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Using examples, critically evaluate the view that Marxist and Functionalist perspectives adequately explain Caribbean family systems, referring to at least ONE Caribbean territory.