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Religion and social groups: gender, ethnicity, age and class

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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 · Q13 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 3 Outline and explain two ways in which social groups may influence the process of secularisation in today’s society. [10 marks]
2. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q15 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
1 5 Read Item J below and answer the question that follows. Item J There are different sociological explanations of the relationship between ethnicity and religious beliefs and practices. Some sociologists argue that religion plays an important part in the lives of many minority ethnic groups, providing a mechanism for cultural defence and cultural transition. However, other sociologists argue that there has been a decline in the importance of religion for most ethnic groups. Applying material from Item J and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of the relationship between ethnicity and religious beliefs and practices. [20 marks]
3. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q13 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 3 Outline and explain two ways in which globalisation may have influenced religious beliefs and practices of minority ethnic groups in the UK. [10 marks]
4. November 2020 · Paper 2 · Q13 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 3 Outline and explain two reasons why women are more likely than men to participate in New Age movements. [10 marks]
5. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q15 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
1 5 Read Item J below and answer the question that follows. Item J There are differences between women and men in levels of religious belief and participation in religious activities. Feminist sociologists focus on women’s subordination to men and see religion and religious organisations as playing a part in maintaining patriarchal society. However, despite this, women appear to be more religious than men. Applying material from Item J and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of the relationship between gender and religious beliefs and practices. [20 marks]
6. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q14 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
1 4 Read Item I below and answer the question that follows. Item I Minority ethnic groups often arrive in the United Kingdom with a different culture from that of the host society. Also, members of minority ethnic groups often face racism in their everyday lives. Applying material from Item I, analyse two reasons why minority ethnic groups in the United Kingdom are often more religious than the majority of the population. [10 marks]
7. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q13 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 3 Outline and explain two reasons why sects tend to recruit members from particular social groups. [10 marks]

Mark schemes

1. June 2025 · Paper 2 · Q13
Mark scheme June 2025 Paper 2 Q13
2. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q15
Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 2 Q15
3. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q13
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q13
4. November 2020 · Paper 2 · Q13
Mark scheme November 2020 Paper 2 Q13
5. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q15
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q15
6. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q14
Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q14
7. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q13
Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 2 Q13