sociology post your doubts here!!

[EmCool]

You won't find solved Sociology papers in the market. Just go through the marking schemes which clearly explain the different standards into which answers fall.

For a 2 mark question, you just have to define the term so you MUST learn the definitions of all the key terms you come across in the book.
For a 4 mark question, you have to explain two points with examples if you have any.
For a 6 mark question, you have to explain three points with relevant examples and sociological theories.
For an 8 mark question, you have to compare both sides of the question in context which means you have to give 2 points in favor and 2 points against it.

The questions in sociology are based on common sense and anyone can answer them like 'Why do girls outperform boys in schools?' or 'How are children controlled in modern industrial societies?' but what the examiners are looking for is how you assess the question in light of theories put forward by various schools of thought and sociologists.


You need not worry if you have not taken a tuition. All you need is to learn the major sociological perspectives and go through marking schemes to understand how answers are graded. Memorizing all the theories might seem irrelevant and difficult but once you support your answer by them, you can achieve a higher grade.

Gee thanx a lot !!!
btw, u frgt to mention social methods which is compulsory !
Oh and is it reliable or enough to just prepare for chosen chapters, I mean like you're doing only few chapters for ppr 2 that you are relying on. You sure the questions in paper would be easy to attempt on !!! Or do you have to compulsarily have a backup and do a couple more subjects b'coz im short on tyme here i didn't really studied sociology the whole semster so i'm a bit worried !!

 

[thefifinella]

@yeshaa: Yes, you do sort of draw a conclusion. But give a neutral PoV. Do not simply write that you favour the Functionalists view or the Marxist view.


@EmCool: HAHA. I forgot to mention that. There's a complete question on that which sometimes does have tricky parts!
As for doing the entire chapters, it really depends on you. If you prepare the 2 chapters well enough and are confident about them, don't waste time doing the others.
I did just 2 chapters for Paper 2; Family and Crime and I was totally dependent on them. But the paper was not that tough. You have ample time to think and write. The questions are just general views of society. However, I would still recommend that you do atleast one extra chapter for each Paper. You never know what the examiners might give you! So, better not to take risk!

 

[thefifinella]

@ rawlity 23: You didn't mention how many marks does this question have. However, you can discuss the differences between pre-industrial and modern society, how class structures have/have not changed. You can also put forward the arguments of Functionalists, Feminists and Marxist view.
This may help you.

 

[rawlity23]

So do we have to mention the sociological theories in like EVERY question..?

 

[thefifinella]

It's not necessary but it just leaves a good impression on the examiner that you have ample knowledge of the subject. So, there's a better chance of getting a good grade.

Don't include them in 2 and 4 mark questions as there is very limited space. But do include them in a 6 and 8 mark question if you know any relevant to the question.

Plus, an 8 mark question is a comparison question. So, without supporting both sides of your argument with sociological perspectives, your answer won't fall in the higher band i.e (6-8)

 

[rawlity23]

Now With Family done Ive noticed that these three 8 mark questions tend to repeat one way or another MANY TIMES:
1. Assess the view OR Up to what extent is the importance of family declining in mod. industrial socities?
2.Assess the view that the importance of marriage is declining in modern industrial socities?
3. Up to what extent are the roles performed by marriage partners equal?

I just want whether someone could just write down mere 4-5 points for both "for" and "against" because that way I can establish a suitable mind frame for such questions...

 

[EmCool]

@yeshaa: Yes, you do sort of draw a conclusion. But give a neutral PoV. Do not simply write that you favour the Functionalists view or the Marxist view.


@EmCool: HAHA. I forgot to mention that. There's a complete question on that which sometimes does have tricky parts!
As for doing the entire chapters, it really depends on you. If you prepare the 2 chapters well enough and are confident about them, don't waste time doing the others.
I did just 2 chapters for Paper 2; Family and Crime and I was totally dependent on them. But the paper was not that tough. You have ample time to think and write. The questions are just general views of society. However, I would still recommend that you do atleast one extra chapter for each Paper. You never know what the examiners might give you! So, better not to take risk!

Ok i know im starting to act a bit geeky but just some last questions !!
I know the chapters which are included in the syllabus ofcourse, but what about the chapters not mentioned in the syllabus of either of the two papers but are present in sociology books. I mean chapters like Religion, work and leisure etc. are some chapters that aren't mentioned in the syllabus so does the paper contains any refrences to them for e.g
Like I prepared for socialistaion and the question relates socialisation with any such chapter/s !
So basically im asking do i need to learn those chapters as well ?
If yes then please sort them out like which chapters for which paper !!!
And you also mentiond drawing a conclusion ! Conclusion like i give in History paper ? ( Like in my opinion I blah blah blah the stupid scheme and this and that , ofcourse as you mentioned both sides have to be considered ) Please don't freak out as I'm attempting socio paper without proper guidance so em just trying to clear my mind :/

 

[tania]

I am really confused and scared...i dunno anything abt sociology! i just went thorough some past papers an ah!!!! i am not able to answer the 6 marks and 8 marks question...they just flew over my mind... i am unable o find thier answers...
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee HELP!!!!!!
i Feel like crying ;( ;(

 

[khizer shahab]

I am really confused and scared...i dunno anything abt sociology! i just went thorough some past papers an ah!!!! i am not able to answer the 6 marks and 8 marks question...they just flew over my mind... i am unable o find thier answers...
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee HELP!!!!!!
i Feel like crying ;( ;(

JUST TO BE ON A SAFE SIDE FOR PPR 1 DO RESEARCH METHOD, AND ANY TWO EASY TOPIC ACCORDING TO YOU.
AND FOR PPR 2 DO ANY TWO TOPIC !! AND TRY DO DO THEM PERFECTLY OTHERWISE.........

 

[tania]

JUST TO BE ON A SAFE SIDE FOR PPR 1 DO RESEARCH METHOD, AND ANY TWO EASY TOPIC ACCORDING TO YOU.
AND FOR PPR 2 DO ANY TWO TOPIC !! AND TRY DO DO THEM PERFECTLY OTHERWISE.........

i just went through some pastpapers!!! how are we suppose to answr the 8 mark and 6 marks question????
I have no idea!!! how can i find solved pastpapers??? marking scheme is not helpful

 

[khizer shahab]

please read thefifinella 's post in this thread, and solved ones aren't available in market!!!

 

[horlicks]

if u ppl have any doubt or misconception or any queries post here

will the examiner cross out whatever we've written if we've exceeded the lines provided?

 

[horlicks]

and can anybody predict the questions from the past papers which can come this time?

 

[khizer shahab]

will the examiner cross out whatever we've written if we've exceeded the lines provided?

DON'T KNOW EXACTLY BUT ITS BETTER NOT TO EXCEED THOSE LINES!!

 

[tania]

To what extend social mobility is possible in modern industrial society?? 8 marks
any1?? plx Help me with dis Question

 

[anasraza]

does anyone have his own personal solved past papers that he has written. Im prepared to pay for them. anybody???

 

[Executor]

People go to this thread http://www.xtremepapers.com/community/threads/dua-for-all-candidates.14272/ and make dua for all those currently appearing in the exams. You will also find useful duas in it and Remember every share counts.

 

[maleeha123]

please i need help for sociology in chapters stratification and education. can anyone suggest me the easiest way to do that or even anyone's solved pastpapers.

 

[maleeha123]

Describe two ways in which schools encourage pupils to be hard-working. (4)
i need possible answer for this with explanation.

 

[khizer shahab]

please i need help for sociology in chapters stratification and education. can anyone suggest me the easiest way to do that or even anyone's solved pastpapers.

haven't you visited the sociology links posted on previous pages by sweetypie !!! ??? those are good notes on stratification or get help by ken browne 's introduction to sociology ,

in stratification you only required to know the theories of karl marx and onemore I couldn't recall by the time and to know how social mobility occurs and all the classes features and they lifestyle of them .and what do Marxist think about bourgeoisie and proletariat ...

did I fohgot anything essential in it ...??

and i didn't studied anythinn about education ..!!