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Distribution of poverty, wealth and income: AQA A‑Level Sociology questions

Every AQA A-Level Sociology exam question on Distribution of poverty, wealth and income, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q19

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    2 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and income
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 19: Using one example, briefly explain why wealthy people are likely to remain wealthy. [2 marks]

  2. Q20

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    6 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and income
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 20: Outline three reasons why some ethnic groups may be more likely to experience poverty. [6 marks]

  3. Q12

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    20 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and income
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 12: Applying material from Item H and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations for the distribution of poverty between different social groups. [20 marks]

  4. Q20

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    6 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and income
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 20: Outline three reasons why women may be more likely than men to experience poverty. [6 marks]

  5. Q20

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    6 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and income
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    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 20: Outline three ways in which age may affect the experience of poverty. [6 marks]

  6. Q10

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    10 marksWork, worklessness and life chancesDistribution of poverty, wealth and income
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 10: Outline and explain two ways in which poverty amongst women may be caused by their experience of work. [10 marks]

  7. Q10

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    10 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and incomeResponses and solutions to poverty
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 10: Outline and explain two ways in which government policies have affected the distribution of income in the UK. [10 marks]

  8. Q11

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    10 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and income
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 11: Applying material from Item G, analyse two reasons why some social groups are more likely than others to experience poverty. [10 marks]

  9. Q18

    November 2020 · AS Paper 2

    2 marksDistribution of poverty, wealth and income
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    November 2020 AS Paper 2, question 18: Define the term ‘income’. [2 marks]
All 9 questions on Distribution of poverty, wealth and income, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q19 (2 marks): Using one example, briefly explain why wealthy people are likely to remain wealthy. [2 marks]
  2. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q20 (6 marks): Outline three reasons why some ethnic groups may be more likely to experience poverty. [6 marks]
  3. June 2023, Paper 2, Q12 (20 marks): Applying material from Item H and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations for the distribution of poverty between different social groups. [20 marks]
  4. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q20 (6 marks): Outline three reasons why women may be more likely than men to experience poverty. [6 marks]
  5. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q20 (6 marks): Outline three ways in which age may affect the experience of poverty. [6 marks]
  6. November 2021, Paper 2, Q10 (10 marks): Outline and explain two ways in which poverty amongst women may be caused by their experience of work. [10 marks]
  7. November 2020, Paper 2, Q10 (10 marks): Outline and explain two ways in which government policies have affected the distribution of income in the UK. [10 marks]
  8. November 2020, Paper 2, Q11 (10 marks): Applying material from Item G, analyse two reasons why some social groups are more likely than others to experience poverty. [10 marks]
  9. November 2020, AS Paper 2, Q18 (2 marks): Define the term ‘income’. [2 marks]

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