Theoretical Perspectives on Stratification · CAPE Sociology Unit 1

13 past-paper questions on Theoretical Perspectives on Stratification, part of Social Stratification, from every CAPE Sociology Unit 1 paper on Quelpr.

1. 8(a)4 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Provide two Caribbean examples or instances to support this statement.
2. 8(b)4 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Provide two Caribbean examples or instances to contradict this statement.
3. 7(a)2 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Give one reason why conflict theorists regard stratification as dysfunctional.
4. 7(b)4 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Give two criticisms of the conflict theory of stratification.
5. 7(c)4 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1State two differences between the views of Weber and those of Marx on social stratification.
6. 525 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Examine 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.
7. 625 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Discuss 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.
8. 625 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2Evaluate the relevance of EITHER the functionalist OR the conflict perspective to an understanding of social mobility in contemporary Caribbean society, referring to ONE sociological study to support your response.
9. 525 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2Critically examine the relevance of Marx and Weber's perspectives on social class with reference to contemporary Caribbean society.
10. 625 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2Critically examine the relevance of two of the following sociological perspectives to understanding social stratification in the Caribbean: Plural Society, Plantation Society, or Creole Society.
11. 525 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Compare and contrast the Functionalist and Conflict perspectives on social stratification.
12. 525 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2With reference to either the conflict or interactionist perspective, discuss the functionalist view that stratification is a universal system that benefits society.
13. 525 marks· CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Compare the Functionalist and Marxist theoretical perspectives on social stratification, outlining and explaining ONE major criticism of each perspective.