Key debates, concepts and perspectives: past paper questions
Real questions on key debates, concepts and perspectives
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- 9699/43 · May/June 2026 · Q1[35]
‘All countries benefit equally from globalisation.’ Evaluate this view. Or
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1[35]
‘Globalisation benefits some groups more than others.’ Evaluate this view. Or
See it on the paper → - 9699/21 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/21 · 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 · Q1[35]
‘Globalisation has led to greater equality between countries.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · October/November 2025 · Q1[35]
‘Globalisation has led to greater equality between countries.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/21 · May/June 2025 · Q4[26]
Evaluate the view that the main role of the family is to promote capitalist ideology. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/41 · May/June 2025 · Q1[35]
‘Cultural differences between countries are disappearing as a result of globalisation.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · May/June 2025 · Q1[35]
‘Globalisation has resulted in greater cultural diversity.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · October/November 2024 · Q1[35]
‘Globalisation is leading to greater cultural diversity.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · October/November 2024 · Q4[35]
‘The new media has created more opportunities for individuals to challenge existing power structures.’ Evaluate this view. Section C: Religion EITHER
See it on the paper → - 9699/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/13 · May/June 2024 · 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 2024 · Q6[35]
‘The growth of religious fundamentalism is a reaction to globalisation.’ Evaluate this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · May/June 2024 · Q1[35]
‘Transnational organisations have contributed to an increase in global inequality.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · May/June 2024 · Q1[35]
‘Cultural differences between countries have been replaced by a single global culture.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/41 · October/November 2023 · Q1[35]
‘Cultural differences between people are disappearing as a result of globalisation.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · October/November 2023 · Q1[35]
‘Global inequality is best explained by the continuing impact of colonialism.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/41 · May/June 2023 · Q1[35]
‘Globalisation is leading to cultural convergence.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · May/June 2023 · Q2[35]
‘Modernisation theory provides the best explanation of why some countries remain poor.’ Evaluate this view. Section B: Media EITHER
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • A thorough understanding of the impact of globalisation on groups, generally focused on more economically developed countries versus less economically developed countries. • Use of sociological perspectives to explain aspects of globalisation and its differential effects for countries at different stages of development. Reference made to dependency theory, Marxism and wor...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9699/42 Q1 (Cambridge)
High scoring responses to this question demonstrated a good understanding of the processes of globalisation and their cultural impact. Theories about cultural convergence were used to support the view expressed in the question and some candidates made good use of examples to illustrate how cultural differences may be disappearing today. Good answers also provided a sustained evaluation of the view...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9699/41 Q1 (Cambridge)
High quality responses to this question demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of different explanations of global inequality, with particular reference to the impact of colonialism. Marxist theories of development often featured in support of the view expressed in the question and some candidates made good use of examples of colonial rule to illustrate key points in their argument. The con...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9699/42 Q1 (Cambridge)
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