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The self, identity and difference: AQA A‑Level Sociology questions

Every AQA A-Level Sociology exam question on The self, identity and difference, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q04

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    2 marksThe self, identity and difference
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 04: Using one example, briefly explain how the perceptions of others may affect an individual’s sense of identity. [2 marks]

  2. Q02

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    10 marksThe self, identity and differenceConceptions of culture
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 02: Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that popular culture may affect an individual’s sense of self. [10 marks]

  3. Q04

    June 2024 · AS Paper 2

    2 marksThe self, identity and difference
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    June 2024 AS Paper 2, question 04: Using one example, briefly explain how an individual may attempt to manage the impression others have of them. [2 marks]

  4. Q03

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    20 marksThe self, identity and difference
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 03: Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the extent to which the self is socially constructed. [20 marks]

  5. Q05

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    6 marksThe self, identity and difference
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 05: Outline three features of the postmodernist view of identity. [6 marks]

  6. Q02

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    10 marksIdentity, class, gender, ethnicity and other differencesThe self, identity and difference
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 02: Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways an individual’s identity may be affected by being labelled as disabled. [10 marks]

  7. Q07

    November 2020 · AS Paper 2

    20 marksThe self, identity and difference
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    November 2020 AS Paper 2, question 07: Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the view that interactions with others is the key factor in shaping identity. [20 marks]
All 7 questions on The self, identity and difference, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q04 (2 marks): Using one example, briefly explain how the perceptions of others may affect an individual’s sense of identity. [2 marks]
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q02 (10 marks): Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways that popular culture may affect an individual’s sense of self. [10 marks]
  3. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q04 (2 marks): Using one example, briefly explain how an individual may attempt to manage the impression others have of them. [2 marks]
  4. June 2023, Paper 2, Q03 (20 marks): Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the extent to which the self is socially constructed. [20 marks]
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q05 (6 marks): Outline three features of the postmodernist view of identity. [6 marks]
  6. November 2021, Paper 2, Q02 (10 marks): Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways an individual’s identity may be affected by being labelled as disabled. [10 marks]
  7. November 2020, AS Paper 2, Q07 (20 marks): Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the view that interactions with others is the key factor in shaping identity. [20 marks]

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