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The family, social structure and social policy: AQA A‑Level Sociology questions

Every AQA A-Level Sociology exam question on The family, social structure and social policy, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q05

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    10 marksThe family, social structure and social policyChanging family patterns and diversity
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 05: Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways that family diversity may affect the functions of the family. [10 marks]

  2. Q12

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    20 marksThe family, social structure and social policy
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 12: Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the Marxist view that the main role of the family is to serve the interests of capitalism. [20 marks]

  3. Q05

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    10 marksChildhood and the status of childrenThe family, social structure and social policy
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 05: Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways that social policies may have affected the status of children. [10 marks]

  4. Q11

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    10 marksGender roles, domestic labour and powerThe family, social structure and social policy
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 11: Outline and explain two ways in which government policies may have affected gender roles in the family. [10 marks]

  5. Q06

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    20 marksThe family, social structure and social policy
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 06: Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate Marxist explanations of the role of families in society today. [20 marks]

  6. Q04

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    10 marksThe family, social structure and social policyChanging family patterns and diversity
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 04: Outline and explain two ways in which the functions of the family may have been affected by changes to its structure. [10 marks]

  7. Q05

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    10 marksChanging family patterns and diversityThe family, social structure and social policy
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 05: Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways in which family diversity in the UK has been influenced by government policies. [10 marks]

  8. Q10

    November 2020 · AS Paper 2

    6 marksThe family, social structure and social policy
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    November 2020 AS Paper 2, question 10: Outline three functions of the family. [6 marks]
All 8 questions on The family, social structure and social policy, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q05 (10 marks): Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways that family diversity may affect the functions of the family. [10 marks]
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q12 (20 marks): Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the Marxist view that the main role of the family is to serve the interests of capitalism. [20 marks]
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q05 (10 marks): Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways that social policies may have affected the status of children. [10 marks]
  4. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q11 (10 marks): Outline and explain two ways in which government policies may have affected gender roles in the family. [10 marks]
  5. June 2022, Paper 2, Q06 (20 marks): Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate Marxist explanations of the role of families in society today. [20 marks]
  6. November 2021, Paper 2, Q04 (10 marks): Outline and explain two ways in which the functions of the family may have been affected by changes to its structure. [10 marks]
  7. November 2021, Paper 2, Q05 (10 marks): Applying material from Item C, analyse two ways in which family diversity in the UK has been influenced by government policies. [10 marks]
  8. November 2020, AS Paper 2, Q10 (6 marks): Outline three functions of the family. [6 marks]

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