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SOCIOLOGY
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PAPER I
SOCIALISATION IDENTITY
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METHODS OF RESEARCH
MAY 2021-11
2021 -12
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2021 13
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MARCH -2021
SPECIMEN PAPER 202s

Cambridge International AS & A Level
SOCIOLOGY 9699/11
Paper 1 Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research May/June 2021
1 hour 30 minutes
You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

* 7 7 7 9 8 8 3 5 2 2 *
You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer four questions in total:
Section A: answer all questions.
Section B: answer either Question 4 or Question 5.
● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 60.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
DC (PQ) 202440
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Section A
Answer all questions in this section.
1 Describe two informal social sanctions. [4]
2 (a) Explain two practical factors that can influence choice of research method. [8]
(b) Explain two limitations of using an overt approach to participant observation. [6]
3 ‘Male identity is changing.’
(a) Explain this view. [10]
(b) Using sociological material, give one argument against this view. [6]
Section B
Answer one question in this section.
EITHER
4 Evaluate cultural explanations of deviance. [26]
OR
5 Evaluate the view that quantitative research methods have more strengths than limitations. [26]
© UCLES 2021 9699/11/M/J/21

SOCIOLOGY 9699/12
1 hour 30 minutes

* 8 3 2 7 4 6 4 4 7 4 *
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
DC (PQ) 202441
2
Section A
1 Describe two sampling techniques. [4]
2 (a) Explain two ethical issues associated with sociological research. [8]
(b) Explain one strength and one limitation of official statistics. [6]
3 ‘Ethnic identity is changing, with new hybrid identities emerging.’
Section B
EITHER
4 Evaluate the view that human behaviour is shaped entirely by the process of socialisation. [26]
OR
5 Evaluate the use of qualitative interview methods in sociological research. [26]
© UCLES 2021 9699/12/M/J/21

SOCIOLOGY 9699/13
1 hour 30 minutes

* 2 9 7 2 0 8 6 1 8 3 *
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
DC (PQ) 202442
2
Section A
1 Describe two social roles associated with young people. [4]
2 (a) Explain two characteristics of the positivist approach to sociological research. [8]
(b) Explain two strengths of structured interviews as a research method. [6]
3 ‘The family is the most important influence on social class identity.’
Section B
EITHER
4 Evaluate the view that social identities are changing due to increased choice. [26]
OR
5 Evaluate the view that the strengths of overt participant observation outweigh the limitations. [26]
© UCLES 2021 9699/13/M/J/21

SOCIOLOGY 9699/12
Paper 1 Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research February/March 2021
1 hour 30 minutes

* 9 4 2 5 0 5 3 3 0 7 *
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
DC (DH) 201472/1
2
Section A
1 Describe two characteristics of upper-class culture. [4]
2 (a) Explain two characteristics of the interpretivist approach to sociological research. [8]
(b) Explain two strengths of closed-ended questionnaires as a research method. [6]
3 ‘Education is the most important agent of socialisation in shaping identity.’
Section B
EITHER
4 Evaluate the view that gender identity is changing. [26]
OR
5 Evaluate the view that sociological research should be value free. [26]
© UCLES 2021 9699/12/F/M/21

SOCIOLOGY 9699/01
Paper 1 Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research For examination from 2021
SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour 30 minutes

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INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
This document has 2 pages. Blank pages are indicated.

2
Section A
1 Describe two types of interview. [4]
2 (a) Explain two reasons why some social groups may be more difficult to research than others.
[8]
(b) Explain one strength and one limitation of overt participant observation as a research method.
[6]
3 ‘Peers are the most important influence in shaping an individual’s identity.’
Section B
EITHER
4 Evaluate the view that female identity is changing. [26]
OR
5 Evaluate the use of scientific methods in sociological research. [26]
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SPECIMEN PAPER 202s

You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Describe two informal social sanctions. [4]

3 ‘Male identity is changing.’

(a) Explain this view. [10]

Answer one question in this section.

4 Evaluate cultural explanations of deviance. [26]

© UCLES 2021 9699/11/M/J/21

You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Describe two sampling techniques. [4]

3 ‘Ethnic identity is changing, with new hybrid identities emerging.’

(a) Explain this view. [10]

Answer one question in this section.

5 Evaluate the use of qualitative interview methods in sociological research. [26]

© UCLES 2021 9699/12/M/J/21

You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Describe two social roles associated with young people. [4]

(b) Explain two strengths of structured interviews as a research method. [6]

3 ‘The family is the most important influence on social class identity.’

(a) Explain this view. [10]

Answer one question in this section.

© UCLES 2021 9699/13/M/J/21

You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Describe two characteristics of upper-class culture. [4]

(b) Explain two strengths of closed-ended questionnaires as a research method. [6]

3 ‘Education is the most important agent of socialisation in shaping identity.’

(a) Explain this view. [10]

Answer one question in this section.

4 Evaluate the view that gender identity is changing. [26]

© UCLES 2021 9699/12/F/M/21

SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour 30 minutes

You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)

This document has 2 pages. Blank pages are indicated.

© UCLES 2018 [Turn over

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Describe two types of interview. [4]

3 ‘Peers are the most important influence in shaping an individual’s identity.’

(a) Explain this view. [10]

Answer one question in this section.

4 Evaluate the view that female identity is changing. [26]

5 Evaluate the use of scientific methods in sociological research. [26]

© UCLES 2018 9699/01/SP/21

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