How to answer 12 mark questions Discuss how

How to answer 12 mark questions

Discuss how far… Discuss how far sociologists would agree that deviant and criminal behaviour results from poor Discuss how far sociologists would socialisation in childhood. agree that women today are just as likely as men to commit crime. Discuss how far sociologists would agree that violence in the mass media leads to violence in real life. Discuss how far sociologists would agree that the audience decides what is seen and heard in the mass media.

Supporting arguments Conclusion: Do the evidence and arguments support the question or go against It? Discuss how far… Contrasting arguments

Discuss how far… Introduction: What are the main arguments and who/which perspectives debate this question Part One: Which sociologists, perspectives and evidence support the statement? Part Two: Which sociologists, perspectives and evidence counter the statement? Conclusion: How far do sociologists agree? Draw a conclusion – which arguments and evidence do you think are the most persuasive and why?

Discuss how far a sociologist would agree that a pupil’s social class is the most important influence on his or her educational achievements. (12 marks)

Supporting arguments Inside school factors Class Outside school factors

Contrasting arguments Inside school factors Gender Outside school factors

Contrasting arguments Inside school factors Ethnicity Outside school factors

Conclusion: Do the evidence and arguments support the question or go against It?