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Identity, production, consumption and globalisation

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AQA AQA AS and A-level Sociology past-paper questions since 2016 · 21 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.alevelsociologytutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © AQA

1. June 2025 · Paper 2 · Q1 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
Topic A1 Culture and Identity 0 1 Outline and explain two ways that consumption may be related to ethnicity. [10 marks]
2. June 2025 · Paper 2 · Q2 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
0 2 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A Globalisation makes international travel cheaper and easier. As a result of globalisation, the same consumer products are now being sold around the world. Globalisation may have affected popular culture in the UK. Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that globalisation may have affected popular culture in the UK. [10 marks]
3. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q1 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
Topic A1 Culture and Identity 0 1 Outline and explain two reasons why gender may affect consumption choices. [10 marks]
4. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q1 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
Topic A1 Culture and Identity 0 1 Outline and explain two ways that consumption may be related to sexuality. [10 marks]
5. June 2023 · AS Paper 2 · Q5 · 6 marks · AO1=6
0 5 Outline three features of the postmodernist view of identity. [6 marks]
6. June 2023 · AS Paper 2 · Q6 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which changes in work may have affected social class identity. [10 marks]
7. June 2023 · AS Paper 2 · Q7 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
0 7 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A Globalisation is now a significant feature of society. Some sociologists argue that the impact of globalisation is to undermine the traditional sources of people’s national identity and open up a range of choices for individuals. Alternatively, other sociologists see the rise of nationalism as a reaction to the perceived threat of globalisation. Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the impact of globalisation on individuals’ national identity in the United Kingdom. [20 marks]
8. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q2 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
0 2 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A One aspect of globalisation is increased migration of people between countries. Globalisation also involves growth in trade and so there is a wider range of products for people to consume. Globalisation may affect people’s identities. Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways in which globalisation may affect people’s identities. [10 marks]
9. June 2022 · AS Paper 2 · Q6 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which gender identity may be expressed by lifestyle or consumption choices. [10 marks]
10. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q1 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
Topic A1 Culture and Identity 0 1 Outline and explain two reasons why consumption may be affected by social class. [10 marks]
11. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q3 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
0 3 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows. Item B Globalisation involves greater connections between different parts of the world, and these have made people more aware of how others live. This may help people create new identities, for example by using social media. Some sociologists argue that this weakens the strong sense of identity that many people used to have, for example based on family and community. Other sociologists point out that not everyone can afford to be part of a global culture based on consumerism, brands and fashions. Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that globalisation is increasingly shaping people's identities. [20 marks]
12. June 2019 · AS Paper 2 · Q4 · 2 marks · AO2=2
0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s social class may impact on their leisure choices. [2 marks]
13. June 2019 · AS Paper 2 · Q5 · 6 marks · AO1=6
0 5 Outline three ways in which global culture may influence an individual’s sense of identity. [6 marks]
14. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q1 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
Topic A1 Culture and Identity 0 1 Outline and explain two reasons why leisure choices may vary across different age groups. [10 marks]
15. June 2018 · AS Paper 2 · Q4 · 2 marks · AO2=2
0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s identity may be shaped by their work. [2 marks]
16. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q1 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
Topic A1 Culture and Identity 0 1 Outline and explain two ways in which subcultures may be related to the consumption of goods and services. [10 marks]
17. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q2 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
0 2 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A In the last 60 years or so, patterns of work in the United Kingdom have changed. One reason for this is the development of new technologies. The nature of many workplaces has also changed and new types of job have appeared. Changes in patterns of work have influenced gender identities during this period. Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways in which changes in patterns of work may have influenced gender identities in the last 60 years or so. [10 marks]
18. June 2017 · AS Paper 2 · Q4 · 2 marks · AO2=2
0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how leisure choices may shape identity. [2 marks]
19. June 2016 · AS Paper 2 · Q7 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
0 7 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A For some sociologists, globalisation is having a significant impact on social identity in the United Kingdom today. Globalisation exposes people to a range of influences and experiences that may challenge local and national sources of identity. One possible consequence of this is the emergence of new hybrid identities. Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the view that globalisation is having a significant impact on social identity in the United Kingdom today. [20 marks]
20. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q2 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
0 2 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A One of the features of the world today is a global culture in which there is increasing interconnectedness between people living in different parts of the world. Technology has allowed people to exchange ideas and information at a rapid and expanding rate. Sociologists have pointed out that this global culture has both positive and negative impacts on the culture of people in the UK. Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways in which global culture affects the culture of people in the UK. [10 marks]
21. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q3 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
0 3 Read Item B below and answer the question that follows. Item B The postmodern view is that we have freedom of choice over our leisure activities. We are free to choose who we want to be and our choice of leisure helps to create our identity. Whatever our class, age, gender or ethnicity, we can become whoever we want to be through our leisure and consumption choices. Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that our leisure and consumption choices are the most important factors in shaping our identity. [20 marks]

Mark schemes

1. June 2025 · Paper 2 · Q1
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2. June 2025 · Paper 2 · Q2
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3. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q1
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4. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q1
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5. June 2023 · AS Paper 2 · Q5
Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 2 Q5
6. June 2023 · AS Paper 2 · Q6
Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 2 Q6
7. June 2023 · AS Paper 2 · Q7
Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 2 Q7
8. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q2
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q2
9. June 2022 · AS Paper 2 · Q6
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q6
10. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q1
Mark scheme November 2021 Paper 2 Q1
11. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q3
Mark scheme November 2021 Paper 2 Q3
12. June 2019 · AS Paper 2 · Q4
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q4
13. June 2019 · AS Paper 2 · Q5
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q5
14. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q1
Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q1
15. June 2018 · AS Paper 2 · Q4
Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q4
16. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q1
Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 2 Q1
17. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q2
Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 2 Q2
18. June 2017 · AS Paper 2 · Q4
Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 2 Q4
19. June 2016 · AS Paper 2 · Q7
Mark scheme June 2016 Paper 2 Q7
20. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q2
Mark scheme Specimen set 1 Paper 2 Q2
21. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q3
Mark scheme Specimen set 1 Paper 2 Q3