CSEC Social Studies · January 2012 · Paper 2

34 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. 1(a)(i)1 markDefine the term 'Matrifocal'.
2. 1(a)(ii)1 markDefine the term 'Matrilineal'.
3. 1(b)2 marksIdentify two traditional roles of adult male members of the family.
4. 1(c)4 marksGive two reasons why the traditional roles of adult male members of the family are changing.
5. 1(d)(i)6 marksSuggest to the Ministry of Social Services, giving full details, three measures social workers may put in place to assist children whose fathers have deserted them.
6. 1(d)(ii)6 marksExplain why each suggested measure will be successful.
7. 2(a)2 marksIdentify two forms of social control that exist in institutions.
8. 2(b)(i)2 marksName two different types of recreational institutions that commonly exist in society.
9. 2(b)(ii)2 marksDescribe one way in which recreational institutions satisfy society's needs.
10. 2(c)2 marksGive two characteristics of institutions as organizations.
11. 2(d)(i)6 marksAs a youth group leader, suggest to your parliamentary representative, giving full details, three actions the government can take to encourage people to participate in recreational activities.
12. 2(d)(ii)6 marksExplain why each of the actions will be successful.
13. 3(a)2 marksIdentify two social services that the government normally provides to a community.
14. 3(b)2 marksState two ways in which the ombudsman may assist the citizens who are affected.
15. 3(c)4 marksGive two reasons why Caribbean governments provide social services for their citizens.
16. 3(d)(i)6 marksSuggest to the government, giving full details, three ways to encourage citizens to assist in the provision of social services.
17. 3(d)(ii)6 marksExplain why each way suggested will be successful.
18. 4(a)(i)1 markIdentify the industry that employed the largest percentage of the labour force during the period 2000 to 2008.
19. 4(a)(ii)1 markIdentify the industry in which there was a steady decline in the percentage of the labour force employed between 2000 and 2008.
20. 4(b)2 marksState two types of jobs that are available in agriculture.
21. 4(c)4 marksGive two reasons why employers prefer to hire persons who have completed at least secondary education.
22. 4(d)(i)6 marksSuggest to the Ministry of Education, giving full details, three actions it may take to assist students in completing their secondary education successfully.
23. 4(d)(ii)6 marksExplain why you believe each of these actions will be successful.
24. 5(a)2 marksExplain what is meant by the term 'non-renewable resource'.
25. 5(b)(i)1 markName one Caribbean country in which bauxite is mined as a resource.
26. 5(b)(ii)1 markState one use to which bauxite is put.
27. 5(c)4 marksGive two reasons why conservation of non-renewable resources is important.
28. 5(d)(i)6 marksSuggest to the government, giving full details, three strategies it may use to encourage the conservation of non-renewable resources.
29. 5(d)(ii)6 marksExplain why you believe each of these strategies will be successful.
30. 620 marksWrite an address stating the meaning of 'globalization', two negative effects of globalization on CARICOM manufacturers, two ways the CARICOM Secretariat can inform citizens about regional integration, and three…
31. 720 marksExplain the meaning of 'regionalism', identify two social factors that encourage regionalism, explain two ways unequal resource distribution can hinder regionalism, and suggest three detailed strategies CARICOM…
32. 820 marksState what is meant by 'mass media', explain three ways global media may influence Caribbean citizens' lifestyle, and suggest three detailed ways Caribbean artistes' works can be protected from illegal use, explaining…
33. 920 marksExplain the meaning of 'black market', explain two factors contributing to black market activities, state two ways consumer organizations assist in protecting consumers, and suggest three detailed actions consumers can…
34. 1020 marksDefine 'economic leakage', state two ways it occurs in the Caribbean tourist industry, explain two ways citizens may benefit from local tourism development, and suggest three detailed strategies hoteliers may take to…