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Globalisation and development

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AQA AQA AS and A-level Sociology past-paper questions since 2016 · 7 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.alevelsociologytutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © AQA

1. June 2025 · Paper 2 · Q16 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which globalisation may affect education in developing countries. [10 marks]
2. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q17 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
1 7 Read Item K below and answer the question that follows. Item K Globalisation leads to people in developing countries becoming increasingly aware of life in other countries. Sometimes globalisation may be seen as a threat so there is a reaction against it. Globalisation may lead to political change in developing countries. Applying material from Item K, analyse two ways in which globalisation may bring about political change in developing countries. [10 marks]
3. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q16 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which globalisation may affect health in developing countries. [10 marks]
4. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q17 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
1 7 Read Item K below and answer the question that follows. Item K Globalisation can lead to opportunities for some developing countries to start new industries. It can also lead to changes in the ways people can support themselves and their families. Globalisation can bring about economic changes in developing countries. Applying material from Item K, analyse two ways in which globalisation may bring about economic changes in developing countries. [10 marks]
5. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q16 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which globalisation may affect global inequalities. [10 marks]
6. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q18 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
1 8 Read Item L below and answer the question that follows. Item L Globalisation has involved an increase in the number, size and importance of transnational corporations (TNCs). Modernisation theorists and neo-liberals see these corporations as essential for development because they spread capitalism and Western values that lead to economic growth. However, other sociologists argue that TNCs are an important part of a global system that prevents poorer countries developing. Applying material from Item L and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of the role of transnational corporations in development. [20 marks]
7. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q17 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
1 7 Read Item K below and answer the question that follows. Item K Globalisation refers to a set of related changes that have affected the lives of people around the world. One of these changes is the greater availability around the world of a wide range of consumer products. Another change is improved communication. Applying material from Item K, analyse two ways in which globalisation may bring about cultural change in developing countries. [10 marks]

Mark schemes

1. June 2025 · Paper 2 · Q16
Mark scheme June 2025 Paper 2 Q16
2. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q17
Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 2 Q17
3. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q16
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q16
4. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q17
Mark scheme November 2021 Paper 2 Q17
5. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q16
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q16
6. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q18
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q18
7. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q17
Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q17