Religion and social order: past paper questions
Real questions on religion and social order
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- 9699/23 · May/June 2026 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
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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 · Q5[35]
‘Religion is a barrier to social change.’ Evaluate this view. Or
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · May/June 2026 · Q5[35]
‘Religion serves to maintain social control.’ Evaluate this view. Or
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · May/June 2026 · Q6[35]
‘There has been a decline in religiosity in all societies.’ Evaluate this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · February/March 2026 · Q5[35]
‘Religion serves the interests of men rather than women.’ Evaluate this view. Or
See it on the paper → - 9699/11 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/11 · 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 → - 9699/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/13 · 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 → - 9699/42 · October/November 2025 · Q6[35]
‘Religion has little role in people’s lives today.’ Evaluate this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · October/November 2025 · Q5[35]
‘Religion is a means by which the ruling class maintain social control.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/41 · May/June 2025 · Q5[35]
‘The role of religion is to prevent conflict in society.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · May/June 2025 · Q5[35]
‘Functionalists provide the most convincing explanations of the role of religion.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · May/June 2025 · Q6[35]
‘A religious revival is occurring in Western societies.’ Evaluate this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/43 · May/June 2025 · Q6[35]
‘Religion has little influence in Western societies today.’ Evaluate this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · February/March 2025 · Q5[35]
‘The role of religion is to maintain social control.’ Evaluate this view. OR
See it on the paper → - 9699/42 · February/March 2025 · Q6[35]
‘Religion is still an important influence in people’s lives.’ Evaluate this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/12 · October/November 2024 · Q3a[10]
Explain this view.
See it on the paper → - 9699/12 · October/November 2024 · Q3b[6]
Using sociological material, give one argument against this view. Section B Answer one question in this section. EITHER
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Candidates demonstrated thorough knowledge of how religion may serve the interests of men rather than women, with specific reference to worship practices, dress codes, and the composition of the clergy. • Responses applied relevant sociological perspectives, including different branches of feminism, to analyze women’s roles within religion. • Candidates analyzed the conne...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9699/42 Q5 (Cambridge)
This question provided an opportunity to consider the role of religion with particular reference to social control. Good answers offered a sustained account of the Marxist and feminist views about the impact of religious practices and beliefs in supporting the status quo. This was often supported with evidence highlighting the subordinate position of the working class and/or women within religiou...
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 9699/42 Q5 (Cambridge)
This question provided an opportunity for candidates to discuss religiosity and broader issues about the impact of religion in people’s lives today. Good answers considered a range of arguments and evidence supporting the view expressed in the question. This included references to a possible reversal of the trend towards secularisation, with the spread of new religious movements being cited alongs...
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 9699/42 Q6 (Cambridge)
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