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Globalisation, the media, green crime and state crime

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AQA AQA AS and A-level Sociology past-paper questions since 2016 · 8 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.alevelsociologytutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © AQA

1. June 2025 · Paper 3 · Q2 · 6 marks · AO1=6
0 2 Outline three ways in which the media may contribute to an increase in crime rates. [6 marks]
2. June 2023 · Paper 3 · Q4 · 30 marks · AO1=12,AO2=9,AO3=9
0 4 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows. Item B The increased interconnections across the globalised world have created new opportunities for crime and also new types of crime. For example, the rise of new technology has led to the development of cybercrime. Marxists argue that reduced control over finance and corporations has led to increased insecurities, inequalities and crime. However, others have argued that globalisation has enabled more effective ways of tackling crime. For example, states may cooperate in tackling international crimes such as green crimes and human rights abuses. Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that globalisation has led to increased levels of crime. [30 marks] Extra space
3. June 2022 · Paper 3 · Q1 · 4 marks · AO1=4
Crime and Deviance 0 1 Outline two problems in measuring green crime. [4 marks]
4. November 2021 · Paper 3 · Q3 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
0 3 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A The media often portray role models with glamorous lifestyles. The news also frequently exaggerates the reporting of events. The media may contribute to an increase in crime. Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that the media may contribute to an increase in crime. [10 marks]
5. November 2020 · Paper 3 · Q1 · 4 marks · AO1=4
Crime and Deviance 0 1 Outline two ways in which media representations of crime may not reflect reality. [4 marks]
6. November 2020 · Paper 3 · Q3 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
0 3 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A The world is becoming increasingly globalised and interconnected with the development of new technologies. There has also been an increase in trade across national borders. Globalisation may influence crime in the UK. Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that globalisation may influence crime in the UK. [10 marks]
7. June 2018 · Paper 3 · Q4 · 30 marks · AO1=12,AO2=9,AO3=9
0 4 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows. Item B Much media output is devoted to crime but the media offer a distorted portrayal of crime and criminals. The media are also often seen as causing crime, for example by creating a sense of relative deprivation or causing moral panics. The new media also provide opportunities both for committing crime and for policing it. Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological contributions to our understanding of the relationship between crime and the media. [30 marks] Extra space
8. Specimen set 1 · Paper 3 · Q1 · 4 marks · AO1=4
Crime and Deviance 0 1 Outline two ways in which the media give a distorted view of crime. [4 marks]

Mark schemes

1. June 2025 · Paper 3 · Q2
Mark scheme June 2025 Paper 3 Q2
2. June 2023 · Paper 3 · Q4
Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 3 Q4
3. June 2022 · Paper 3 · Q1
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 3 Q1
4. November 2021 · Paper 3 · Q3
Mark scheme November 2021 Paper 3 Q3
5. November 2020 · Paper 3 · Q1
Mark scheme November 2020 Paper 3 Q1
6. November 2020 · Paper 3 · Q3
Mark scheme November 2020 Paper 3 Q3
7. June 2018 · Paper 3 · Q4
Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 3 Q4
8. Specimen set 1 · Paper 3 · Q1
Mark scheme Specimen set 1 Paper 3 Q1