OCR Sociology G671 Unit 1
Hi everyone! I hope everyone is revising hard!
I've been answering the possible Q's which could come up on this exam, and I have come across a Q which i'm not too keen with. If there is anyone that is doing the same exam could just comment on my answer on the following Q and consider any improvements for it or even tell me what I have wrote is irrelevant, that would be great!
Outline and explain how any two agents of socialisation influence notions of motherhood?
An agent of socialisation which can influence notions of motherhood is the media and they can achieve this through television and films. Televisions broadcast shows such as reality tv, soap operas etc, in which portray a life as a mother in a postive way which gives an idea about having a baby, this idea is then reinforced though further episodes of such programmes which then convinces a woman they want to play the role as a mother(i.e. eastenders). Films tend to concentrate on a particular topic, in which this case may focus on the topic of being a parent. For example, 'The Incredibles' which is an animated movie about a family of four. Putting aside the childish aspects of the movie, it illustrates how happy being in a family can be and the perqs which arise from a happy family therefore having an influence on being a mother.
A second agent of socialisation which may influence the notions of motherhood is peer groups. Women who have never experienced being a mother tend to have more free time for themselves thus socialising with friends more often. Through the process of socialising, friends who have children may talk about how it is like being a mother therefore influencing someone who is not a mother. However influences verbally through peers may not be the only influence, if a woman experiences her friend playing the role of a mother, it may also have an influence.
I know this answer may sound very unprofessional or even stupid, that's why I really need feedback on where I am going wrong and what I could do to improve. Thanks!
I've been answering the possible Q's which could come up on this exam, and I have come across a Q which i'm not too keen with. If there is anyone that is doing the same exam could just comment on my answer on the following Q and consider any improvements for it or even tell me what I have wrote is irrelevant, that would be great!
Outline and explain how any two agents of socialisation influence notions of motherhood?
An agent of socialisation which can influence notions of motherhood is the media and they can achieve this through television and films. Televisions broadcast shows such as reality tv, soap operas etc, in which portray a life as a mother in a postive way which gives an idea about having a baby, this idea is then reinforced though further episodes of such programmes which then convinces a woman they want to play the role as a mother(i.e. eastenders). Films tend to concentrate on a particular topic, in which this case may focus on the topic of being a parent. For example, 'The Incredibles' which is an animated movie about a family of four. Putting aside the childish aspects of the movie, it illustrates how happy being in a family can be and the perqs which arise from a happy family therefore having an influence on being a mother.
A second agent of socialisation which may influence the notions of motherhood is peer groups. Women who have never experienced being a mother tend to have more free time for themselves thus socialising with friends more often. Through the process of socialising, friends who have children may talk about how it is like being a mother therefore influencing someone who is not a mother. However influences verbally through peers may not be the only influence, if a woman experiences her friend playing the role of a mother, it may also have an influence.
I know this answer may sound very unprofessional or even stupid, that's why I really need feedback on where I am going wrong and what I could do to improve. Thanks!
Thank you!
I did this exam in jan and got 98/100, i know the marking off the top of my head.
Your answer there would probably get 14 marks. You need to include sociologists though, however it's good you're making the link to contemporary society, by referring to tv shows etc. I didn't see your whole answer, but skim reading it, it looked like a 14 mark, answer 12 at the least
so that's good and you have nothing to worry about.
But YOU MUST REVISE SOCIOLOGISTS, especially for the 24 mark question. Now in jan, i think age and gender came up? so I recon, since age was the 24 mark question, it wont be a 24 this time. I think maybe social class/ethnicity will come up, ask your teachers and see and good luck! Also, in jan i made a post about how to answer the 16/24 mark questions, ill just find it and post it xD
Your answer there would probably get 14 marks. You need to include sociologists though, however it's good you're making the link to contemporary society, by referring to tv shows etc. I didn't see your whole answer, but skim reading it, it looked like a 14 mark, answer 12 at the least
so that's good and you have nothing to worry about.But YOU MUST REVISE SOCIOLOGISTS, especially for the 24 mark question. Now in jan, i think age and gender came up? so I recon, since age was the 24 mark question, it wont be a 24 this time. I think maybe social class/ethnicity will come up, ask your teachers and see
and good luck! Also, in jan i made a post about how to answer the 16/24 mark questions, ill just find it and post it xDRight, here is what i said:
'well first off make sure you know as much as you can about age identities, as it's bound to come up and maybe gender too.
16 mark - You are asked for two examples. Don't worry if you've forgot sociologists names and research etc, as i did in my mock and got 12/16 (which is like a B?) However it's good to know them esp for 24 mark question!
Example question: Give two ways in which age groups are descriminated against.
Here's how you answer it - One paragraph on one way, then another paragraph on the other way and give examples and explain. So here's something i'd write.
One way, is through the media. Cohen (1980) observed the media and how they created a moral panic amongst 1964 youth subcultures such as 'punks' and 'rockers', Cohen argued that the media exaggerated the youth's behaviour and labelled them as 'folk devils' and 'deviant' to create newsworthiness stories. Thorton (1995) and Savage (2007) would agree with Cohen, because they also found that the media seems to condem the youth more than they praise them.
Another way, is through the work place. Bradley (1996) found that people who are in the middle age catergory or older are less likely to get jobs when they are made redundant because they are seen as incapable of working at such a flexibility that someone much younger is able to. Sontag (1978) also found that there is double-standard in aging, whereby females are required to remain youthful throughtout their careers whereas men aren't. Moira stuart was 'retired' by the BBC in 2007, at age 58 when her male counterparts such as David Dimbleby who was 69, wasn't and were allowed to continue.
Now i'm not sure what marks that answer would get, BUT i'd probably give it 14. It has given two decent reasons, both relevant, it has all been explained and a huge variet of evidence.
Now for the third question:
You start by defining the term in the question i.e 'Explain and evaluate ethnic hybrid identities'. So you'd start off by defining ehtnic bybrid indentities, then you would say their significance, sociologists such as a Johal (1998) who came accross them. You would give tones of examples etc. You will also need to evalute it - so like critisise it - so you could say 'However despite the formation of terms like Brasian (british asian) asian individuals are still very unlikely to marry accross religious and caste lines (caste lines are what the hindus had to define upper class, lower etc)'
So you just need to focus on the question, define any terms in it and apply them to the question. Keep referring to the question, use a variet of sociologists too! Then at the end make a little conclusion of a few sentences about 2 or 3?
I'm sure that should be enough to get you like 16 - 20 marks. Maybe even more. '
'well first off make sure you know as much as you can about age identities, as it's bound to come up and maybe gender too.
16 mark - You are asked for two examples. Don't worry if you've forgot sociologists names and research etc, as i did in my mock and got 12/16 (which is like a B?) However it's good to know them esp for 24 mark question!
Example question: Give two ways in which age groups are descriminated against.
Here's how you answer it - One paragraph on one way, then another paragraph on the other way and give examples and explain. So here's something i'd write.
One way, is through the media. Cohen (1980) observed the media and how they created a moral panic amongst 1964 youth subcultures such as 'punks' and 'rockers', Cohen argued that the media exaggerated the youth's behaviour and labelled them as 'folk devils' and 'deviant' to create newsworthiness stories. Thorton (1995) and Savage (2007) would agree with Cohen, because they also found that the media seems to condem the youth more than they praise them.
Another way, is through the work place. Bradley (1996) found that people who are in the middle age catergory or older are less likely to get jobs when they are made redundant because they are seen as incapable of working at such a flexibility that someone much younger is able to. Sontag (1978) also found that there is double-standard in aging, whereby females are required to remain youthful throughtout their careers whereas men aren't. Moira stuart was 'retired' by the BBC in 2007, at age 58 when her male counterparts such as David Dimbleby who was 69, wasn't and were allowed to continue.
Now i'm not sure what marks that answer would get, BUT i'd probably give it 14. It has given two decent reasons, both relevant, it has all been explained and a huge variet of evidence.
Now for the third question:
You start by defining the term in the question i.e 'Explain and evaluate ethnic hybrid identities'. So you'd start off by defining ehtnic bybrid indentities, then you would say their significance, sociologists such as a Johal (1998) who came accross them. You would give tones of examples etc. You will also need to evalute it - so like critisise it - so you could say 'However despite the formation of terms like Brasian (british asian) asian individuals are still very unlikely to marry accross religious and caste lines (caste lines are what the hindus had to define upper class, lower etc)'
So you just need to focus on the question, define any terms in it and apply them to the question. Keep referring to the question, use a variet of sociologists too! Then at the end make a little conclusion of a few sentences about 2 or 3?
I'm sure that should be enough to get you like 16 - 20 marks. Maybe even more. '
Ahhh, that has made me feel much better, and thanks for the advice!
btw, congrats on your 98/100!
btw, congrats on your 98/100!
Original post by Oprah
Right, here is what i said:
'well first off make sure you know as much as you can about age identities, as it's bound to come up and maybe gender too.
16 mark - You are asked for two examples. Don't worry if you've forgot sociologists names and research etc, as i did in my mock and got 12/16 (which is like a B?) However it's good to know them esp for 24 mark question!
Example question: Give two ways in which age groups are descriminated against.
Here's how you answer it - One paragraph on one way, then another paragraph on the other way and give examples and explain. So here's something i'd write.
One way, is through the media. Cohen (1980) observed the media and how they created a moral panic amongst 1964 youth subcultures such as 'punks' and 'rockers', Cohen argued that the media exaggerated the youth's behaviour and labelled them as 'folk devils' and 'deviant' to create newsworthiness stories. Thorton (1995) and Savage (2007) would agree with Cohen, because they also found that the media seems to condem the youth more than they praise them.
Another way, is through the work place. Bradley (1996) found that people who are in the middle age catergory or older are less likely to get jobs when they are made redundant because they are seen as incapable of working at such a flexibility that someone much younger is able to. Sontag (1978) also found that there is double-standard in aging, whereby females are required to remain youthful throughtout their careers whereas men aren't. Moira stuart was 'retired' by the BBC in 2007, at age 58 when her male counterparts such as David Dimbleby who was 69, wasn't and were allowed to continue.
Now i'm not sure what marks that answer would get, BUT i'd probably give it 14. It has given two decent reasons, both relevant, it has all been explained and a huge variet of evidence.
Now for the third question:
You start by defining the term in the question i.e 'Explain and evaluate ethnic hybrid identities'. So you'd start off by defining ehtnic bybrid indentities, then you would say their significance, sociologists such as a Johal (1998) who came accross them. You would give tones of examples etc. You will also need to evalute it - so like critisise it - so you could say 'However despite the formation of terms like Brasian (british asian) asian individuals are still very unlikely to marry accross religious and caste lines (caste lines are what the hindus had to define upper class, lower etc)'
So you just need to focus on the question, define any terms in it and apply them to the question. Keep referring to the question, use a variet of sociologists too! Then at the end make a little conclusion of a few sentences about 2 or 3?
I'm sure that should be enough to get you like 16 - 20 marks. Maybe even more. '
'well first off make sure you know as much as you can about age identities, as it's bound to come up and maybe gender too.
16 mark - You are asked for two examples. Don't worry if you've forgot sociologists names and research etc, as i did in my mock and got 12/16 (which is like a B?) However it's good to know them esp for 24 mark question!
Example question: Give two ways in which age groups are descriminated against.
Here's how you answer it - One paragraph on one way, then another paragraph on the other way and give examples and explain. So here's something i'd write.
One way, is through the media. Cohen (1980) observed the media and how they created a moral panic amongst 1964 youth subcultures such as 'punks' and 'rockers', Cohen argued that the media exaggerated the youth's behaviour and labelled them as 'folk devils' and 'deviant' to create newsworthiness stories. Thorton (1995) and Savage (2007) would agree with Cohen, because they also found that the media seems to condem the youth more than they praise them.
Another way, is through the work place. Bradley (1996) found that people who are in the middle age catergory or older are less likely to get jobs when they are made redundant because they are seen as incapable of working at such a flexibility that someone much younger is able to. Sontag (1978) also found that there is double-standard in aging, whereby females are required to remain youthful throughtout their careers whereas men aren't. Moira stuart was 'retired' by the BBC in 2007, at age 58 when her male counterparts such as David Dimbleby who was 69, wasn't and were allowed to continue.
Now i'm not sure what marks that answer would get, BUT i'd probably give it 14. It has given two decent reasons, both relevant, it has all been explained and a huge variet of evidence.
Now for the third question:
You start by defining the term in the question i.e 'Explain and evaluate ethnic hybrid identities'. So you'd start off by defining ehtnic bybrid indentities, then you would say their significance, sociologists such as a Johal (1998) who came accross them. You would give tones of examples etc. You will also need to evalute it - so like critisise it - so you could say 'However despite the formation of terms like Brasian (british asian) asian individuals are still very unlikely to marry accross religious and caste lines (caste lines are what the hindus had to define upper class, lower etc)'
So you just need to focus on the question, define any terms in it and apply them to the question. Keep referring to the question, use a variet of sociologists too! Then at the end make a little conclusion of a few sentences about 2 or 3?
I'm sure that should be enough to get you like 16 - 20 marks. Maybe even more. '
Hi, if it's not too much trouble, could you do your magic marking and give a rough prediction on the following answer to a 24 mark Q?
Explain and breifly evaluate the importance of gender as a factor influencing identity.
The term 'gender' refers to one's social characteristics which is formed by the social and cultural expectations a society or culture expect of a male or female. The expectations are on the basis of their HBI and roles within society. Gender can be seen as a social construction, because what we see as masculine and feminine is relative, whereby such expectations can change throughout time in the same society however varies between societies.
Oakley(1974) argued that through primary socialisation, the family help build the foundations of what is expected of a male and female. She suggested four techniques; manipulation, canalization, verbal appellation and different activities which attempt to guide the male and female towards the right paths at early stages of life. However, Nickie Charles (2002) argued Oakley's theory does not explain why in most societies, men and not women are socialised into dominant roles. An altenative view offered by postmodern feminists suggest male and female roles can vary considerably within individual societies.
Sociologists have clearly demonstrated, how important the formation of gender can be within society. For example, Rutherford (1996) points out that images of men in the media are now being used in traditionally feminine ways (i.e. to be ogled at). He also mentioned advertisement for male cosmetics involve half naked men modelling the product. This suggests that the traditional masculine appearence is beginning to fade away which supports the idea that gender is relative to time and space. In addition, Rutherford used the phrase 'feminisation of masculinity to outline this process.
In conclusion, we can definately identify with the fact that gender is an important aspect of identity, as the process on building one's identity begins from the very early stages of infancy.
Again, if you or anyone could tell me where I could improve and what I do not need to include, that'll be great, Thanks!
(edited 12 years ago)
The term 'gender' refers to one's social characteristics which is formed by the social and cultural expectations a society or culture expect of a male or female. The expectations are on the basis of their HBI and roles within society. Gender can be seen as a social construction, because what we see as masculine and feminine is relative, whereby such expectations can change throughout time in the same society however varies between societies.
Oakley(1974) argued that through primary socialisation, the family help build the foundations of what is expected of a male and female. She suggested four techniques; manipulation, canalization, verbal appellation and different activities which attempt to guide the male and female towards the right paths at early stages of life. However, Nickie Charles (2002) argued Oakley's theory does not explain why in most societies, men and not women are socialised into dominant roles. An altenative view offered by postmodern feminists suggest male and female roles can vary considerably within individual societies.
Sociologists have clearly demonstrated, how important the formation of gender can be within society. For example, Rutherford (1996) points out that images of men in the media are now being used in traditionally feminine ways (i.e. to be ogled at). He also mentioned advertisement for male cosmetics involve half naked men modelling the product. This suggests that the traditional masculine appearence is beginning to fade away which supports the idea that gender is relative to time and space. In addition, Rutherford used the phrase 'feminisation of masculinity to outline this process.
In conclusion, we can definately identify with the fact that gender is an important aspect of identity, as the process on building one's identity begins from the very early stages of infancy.
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Ok i bolded the good bits, such as refering to terms such as 'canalization' sociologists and also you defined the term in the question, in the first sentence which is what most good answers do
I think you would probably get 20/24 marks for that, probably more, but we'll say 20 to be safe (so it would be an A grade, as 80% = A)
What you need to do is go into more detail, perhaps be more evaluative, give some more contrasting opinions, try fit in another 2 sociologists maybe? You could also refer to metrosexuals/new man and introduce david beckham, who is considered a metrosexual. And well done for mentioning oakley, it's always good to link contemporary examples in your answer. You could even try bring in a feminists point of view, very briefly and discuss how our gender roles are changing. Also wasn't it cohen? it was someone like that, but they discussed 'gender codes'? for example colour codes - girls = pink boys = blue.
Anyway I don't think you should worry about the first 3 questions 8, 16 and 24 mark, they are very easy and it seems you have got the hang of it and will probably get a good 90% of the marks inn them. What u need to worry about, is the 52 mark question and your timing. What i did, was i spent 5 minutes on the 8 mark, 10 on the 16 and then about 15/20 on the 24 mark and the rest of the time about an hour, on the 52 mark.
Remember for the 52 mark, u need to mention - validity, qualitative, quantative, advantages of the method, disadvantages, representative, objective, subjective, content analysis, secondary and primary data. My advice to you is that you write up a massive 4 page on word essay on your pre-release and try and remember it all and then just copy the main bits out in the exam as the question involves mentioning all that stuff anyway! Good luck and DO NOT WORRY, believe me you will get an A, i did and I didn't put in half as much effort as you seem to be. Just make sure you make yourself a good pre-release essay and keep writing down the sociologist names so you remember
Oakley(1974) argued that through primary socialisation, the family help build the foundations of what is expected of a male and female. She suggested four techniques; manipulation, canalization, verbal appellation and different activities which attempt to guide the male and female towards the right paths at early stages of life. However, Nickie Charles (2002) argued Oakley's theory does not explain why in most societies, men and not women are socialised into dominant roles. An altenative view offered by postmodern feminists suggest male and female roles can vary considerably within individual societies.
Sociologists have clearly demonstrated, how important the formation of gender can be within society. For example, Rutherford (1996) points out that images of men in the media are now being used in traditionally feminine ways (i.e. to be ogled at). He also mentioned advertisement for male cosmetics involve half naked men modelling the product. This suggests that the traditional masculine appearence is beginning to fade away which supports the idea that gender is relative to time and space. In addition, Rutherford used the phrase 'feminisation of masculinity to outline this process.
In conclusion, we can definately identify with the fact that gender is an important aspect of identity, as the process on building one's identity begins from the very early stages of infancy.
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Ok i bolded the good bits, such as refering to terms such as 'canalization' sociologists and also you defined the term in the question, in the first sentence which is what most good answers do
I think you would probably get 20/24 marks for that, probably more, but we'll say 20 to be safe (so it would be an A grade, as 80% = A)
What you need to do is go into more detail, perhaps be more evaluative, give some more contrasting opinions, try fit in another 2 sociologists maybe? You could also refer to metrosexuals/new man and introduce david beckham, who is considered a metrosexual. And well done for mentioning oakley, it's always good to link contemporary examples in your answer. You could even try bring in a feminists point of view, very briefly and discuss how our gender roles are changing. Also wasn't it cohen? it was someone like that, but they discussed 'gender codes'? for example colour codes - girls = pink boys = blue.
Anyway I don't think you should worry about the first 3 questions 8, 16 and 24 mark, they are very easy and it seems you have got the hang of it and will probably get a good 90% of the marks inn them. What u need to worry about, is the 52 mark question and your timing. What i did, was i spent 5 minutes on the 8 mark, 10 on the 16 and then about 15/20 on the 24 mark and the rest of the time about an hour, on the 52 mark.
Remember for the 52 mark, u need to mention - validity, qualitative, quantative, advantages of the method, disadvantages, representative, objective, subjective, content analysis, secondary and primary data. My advice to you is that you write up a massive 4 page on word essay on your pre-release and try and remember it all and then just copy the main bits out in the exam as the question involves mentioning all that stuff anyway! Good luck and DO NOT WORRY, believe me you will get an A, i did and I didn't put in half as much effort as you seem to be. Just make sure you make yourself a good pre-release essay and keep writing down the sociologist names so you remember
Also if you need help with the G672 exam, i have posted my notes on religion http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?p=31239294&highlight=AS%20sociology%20ocr
Hi! it has been a while since I have logged onto this forum due to Maths revision.
I just wanted to mention, thanks for giving up your time to reply back to my messages and for your help and advice, I appreciate it very much! x
I just wanted to mention, thanks for giving up your time to reply back to my messages and for your help and advice, I appreciate it very much! x
Original post by StudentFDot
Hi! it has been a while since I have logged onto this forum due to Maths revision.
I just wanted to mention, thanks for giving up your time to reply back to my messages and for your help and advice, I appreciate it very much! x
I just wanted to mention, thanks for giving up your time to reply back to my messages and for your help and advice, I appreciate it very much! x
Aw you are welcome, I prayed for you to get an A so good luck!
Original post by Oprah
I did this exam in jan and got 98/100, i know the marking off the top of my head.
Wow well done, just wondering did you put down dates with the studies? I'm finding it hard to remember them all especially because I do Pyschology - I keep getting muddled up between the Sociology and Psychology dates.
Original post by Oprah
Aw you are welcome, I prayed for you to get an A so good luck!
Aw thanks! I've been praying myself too hehe
I hope it all goes well for all of us students!ermm i was just wondering does everyone have this G671 exam on wednesday or is it just me :/
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