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    Cambridge IGCSETM

    SOCIOLOGY 0495
    Paper 1 November 22/23, 2023
    50 Minutes

    You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

    You will need: answer booklet (enclosed)

    INSTRUCTIONS
     Answer one question from the choice of two questions, ensuring to answer all parts.

    INFORMATION
     The total mark for this paper is 35.
     The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
    Section A: Social Inequality

    Some sociologists believe that a meritocracy exists in modern industrial society and this has
    a positive impact on life chances. Other sociologists believe that social inequality remains a
    problem. For example, feminists argue that gender discrimination continues to have a
    negative impact on women’s lives. Many people debate whether the welfare state has failed
    to reduce social inequality and some sociologists argue that a culture of poverty now exists.

    (a) What is meant by the term ‘life chances’? [2]

    (b) Describe two features of a culture of poverty. [4]

    (c) Explain how gender discrimination has a negative effect on women’s lives.
    [6]

    (d) Explain why some sociologists argue that a meritocracy exists in modern
    industrial society. [8]

    (e) To what extent has the welfare state failed to reduce social inequality?
    [15]

    Section B: Social Inequality

    Sociologists argue that as countries become modern and industrial, they change from being
    closed societies to open societies. One of the reasons for this change is the rise of equal
    opportunities legislation. Despite changes in legislation, inequality still exists for women,
    minority ethnic groups and lower social classes.

    (a) What is meant by the term ‘closed society’? [2]

    (b) Describe two examples of equal opportunities legislation. [4]

    (c) Explain how women experience inequality in the workplace. [6]

    (d) Explain why racial discrimination may be negative for an individual. [8]

    (e) To what extent is it possible to escape poverty? [15]

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