Contemporary issues: past paper questions
Real questions on contemporary issues
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- 9699/11 · May/June 2026 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/11 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[6]
Using sociological material, give one argument against this view. Section B Answer one question in this section. EITHER
See it on the paper → - 9699/21 · May/June 2026 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/21 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[6]
Using sociological material, give one argument against this view. Section B Answer one question in this section. Either
See it on the paper → - 9699/41 · May/June 2026 · Q1[35]
‘There is less inequality between countries today as a result of globalisation.’ Evaluate this view. Or
See it on the paper → - 9699/41 · May/June 2026 · Q2[35]
‘Global migration has led to the growth of hybrid identities.’ Evaluate this view. 2 Section B: Media Either
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · May/June 2026 · Q1[35]
‘Poverty in developing societies is a result of colonialism.’ Evaluate this view. Or
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · May/June 2026 · Q2[35]
‘Global migration has only positive consequences for migrant groups.’ Evaluate this view. 2 Section B: Media Either
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · May/June 2026 · Q2[35]
‘Aid programmes are effective in reducing global poverty.’ Evaluate this view. 2 Section B: Media Either
See it on the paper → - 9699/22 · February/March 2026 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/22 · February/March 2026 · Q3b[6]
Using sociological material, give one argument against this view. Section B Answer one question in this section. EITHER
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · February/March 2026 · Q2[35]
‘National governments are unable to prevent rising global crime.’ Evaluate this view. 2 Section B: Media Either
See it on the paper → - 9699/22 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[8]
Explain two ways lone-parent families are harmful to society, according to the New Right.
See it on the paper → - 9699/22 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[6]
Explain two limitations of New Right views of the family.
See it on the paper → - 9699/22 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/22 · October/November 2025 · Q3b[6]
Using sociological material, give one argument against this view. Section B Answer one question in this section. EITHER
See it on the paper → - 9699/41 · October/November 2025 · Q2[35]
‘Global migration makes developing countries poorer.’ Evaluate this view. 2 Section B: Media EITHER
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · October/November 2025 · Q1[35]
‘Transnational organisations have been unsuccessful in reducing global poverty.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · October/November 2025 · Q2[35]
‘Governments are unable to prevent the increase of global crime.’ Evaluate this view. Section B: Media EITHER
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · October/November 2025 · Q2[35]
‘Global migration makes developing countries poorer.’ Evaluate this view. 2 Section B: Media EITHER
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates showed a good understanding of how the distinction between childhood and adulthood is demonstrated, commonly discussing the impact of age restrictive laws (drinking alcohol, voting, driving), lack of responsibility for children (not financially responsible for the family), and how children’s lives are seen as vulnerable and innocent and therefore protected...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9699/22 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates demonstrated a reasonable understanding of how there is no distinction between childhood and adulthood today, most commonly discussing how developments in media have given children access to adult content and this is blurring the boundary between the two as it erodes the innocence associated with childhood, with some candidates correctly citing Postman as...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9699/22 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • An understanding of the issues faced by national governments in relation to rising global crime such as detecting and deterrence. • Responses showed a clear understanding of the nature of global crime and included examples of different types, such as green crime and cybercrime. • Candidates analyzed crimes that cross national borders and explained why these require intern...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9699/42 Q2 (Cambridge)
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