Sociology WJEC A-level Aquiring Culture Unit 1

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Hi, does anyone know what the 2024 past paper 5 and 10 marker were? And are there any predictions for this years paper?

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Predicted Topics for the 2025 Exam
Based on the analysis of recent papers, the following topics are likely to be featured in the 2025 exam:

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Agents of Socialisation: Expect questions that require you to discuss the role of various agents (family, education, media, peers, workplace) in the socialisation process.

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Cultural Norms and Values: Be prepared to explain how cultural norms and values are transmitted and how they influence individual behaviour.

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Identity Formation: Questions may explore how culture contributes to the development of personal and social identity.

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Theoretical Perspectives: Anticipate questions that ask you to apply sociological theories (e.g., Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, Postmodernism) to understand cultural phenomena.

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rihanna444

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Predicted Topics for the 2025 Exam
Based on the analysis of recent papers, the following topics are likely to be featured in the 2025 exam:

1.

Agents of Socialisation: Expect questions that require you to discuss the role of various agents (family, education, media, peers, workplace) in the socialisation process.

2.

Cultural Norms and Values: Be prepared to explain how cultural norms and values are transmitted and how they influence individual behaviour.

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Identity Formation: Questions may explore how culture contributes to the development of personal and social identity.

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Theoretical Perspectives: Anticipate questions that ask you to apply sociological theories (e.g., Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, Postmodernism) to understand cultural phenomena.

hii, i really appreciate you taking the time to type this out however I meant more specifically like do we think functionalism could come up this year or what the five marker/ten marker will be based on e.g media, religion, peer groups etc.

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Drip22

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by rihanna444

hii, i really appreciate you taking the time to type this out however I meant more specifically like do we think functionalism could come up this year or what the five marker/ten marker will be based on e.g media, religion, peer groups etc.

Dont worry, but Potential Topics for 2025 that I think based on past papers:
Given the recurring nature of certain topics, it's reasonable to anticipate that themes related to peer groups, media, and theories of socialisation might feature in the upcoming exam. Specifically:

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Peer Groups: Their influence on identity formation and social behaviour.

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Media: The role of media in shaping cultural norms and values.

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Functionalism: Its perspective on socialisation and the transmission of culture.

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by Drip22

Dont worry, but Potential Topics for 2025 that I think based on past papers:
Given the recurring nature of certain topics, it's reasonable to anticipate that themes related to peer groups, media, and theories of socialisation might feature in the upcoming exam. Specifically:

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Peer Groups: Their influence on identity formation and social behaviour.

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Media: The role of media in shaping cultural norms and values.

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Functionalism: Its perspective on socialisation and the transmission of culture.

See my teacher says she thinks functionalism will be a key topic as well, for peer groups I'd have to agree, I think that or how two agents of socialisation influence behaviour because those two topics haven't came up in a while. I'm not too sure about media, I think a religion centred item could come up because there's been no mention of religion ever.

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by rihanna444

See my teacher says she thinks functionalism will be a key topic as well, for peer groups I'd have to agree, I think that or how two agents of socialisation influence behaviour because those two topics haven't came up in a while. I'm not too sure about media, I think a religion centred item could come up because there's been no mention of religion ever.

"That’s really helpful, thank you! I agree that peer groups and functionalism are strong contenders — especially since peer groups haven’t been a major focus recently. I hadn’t thought about religion much, but now that you mention it, it would make sense for it to come up as an agency of socialisation. Do you think they might link it to identity formation too?"

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Drip22

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by rihanna444

See my teacher says she thinks functionalism will be a key topic as well, for peer groups I'd have to agree, I think that or how two agents of socialisation influence behaviour because those two topics haven't came up in a while. I'm not too sure about media, I think a religion centred item could come up because there's been no mention of religion ever.

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sorry i looked at your profile are you a gcse student or an a level one?

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Drip22

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by rihanna444

sorry i looked at your profile are you a gcse student or an a level one?

wait did i put gcse???

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by Drip22

wait did i put gcse???

yeah.. this is for a level sociology not gcse

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Drip22

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by rihanna444

yeah.. this is for a level sociology not gcse

no no im in 6th form, where did i put gcse???

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Drip22

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no no im in 6th form, where did i put gcse???

wait no your right ill change it🤙

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rihanna444

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by Drip22

wait no your right ill change it🤙

hahah youre all good. you said identify formation do you mean like how this influences someones gender identity or?

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Drip22

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by rihanna444

hahah youre all good. you said identify formation do you mean like how this influences someones gender identity or?

Yes, that’s exactly it. Identity formation is about how people come to see themselves and how others see them — and gender is a big part of that.
You could talk about how different agents of socialisation (like religion, peer groups, family, etc.) influence gender identity by teaching what's considered "masculine" or "feminine" in a culture. For example:

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religion might promote traditional gender roles (e.g. women as caregivers, men as leaders).

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peer groups might reinforce or challenge these norms through group expectations or slang, dress codes, etc.

So yeah, gender identity is one key example you could use in an identity formation question.

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rihanna444

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by Drip22

Yes, that’s exactly it. Identity formation is about how people come to see themselves and how others see them — and gender is a big part of that.
You could talk about how different agents of socialisation (like religion, peer groups, family, etc.) influence gender identity by teaching what's considered "masculine" or "feminine" in a culture. For example:

•

religion might promote traditional gender roles (e.g. women as caregivers, men as leaders).

•

peer groups might reinforce or challenge these norms through group expectations or slang, dress codes, etc.

So yeah, gender identity is one key example you could use in an identity formation question.

ahhh okay, here totally fine if not but would you want to get in contact so we could discuss the exam further? just cus finding someone else who does wjec is like gold dust. fine if not tho

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by rihanna444

ahhh okay, here totally fine if not but would you want to get in contact so we could discuss the exam further? just cus finding someone else who does wjec is like gold dust. fine if not tho

i literally smashed my phone the other day, dropped it onto train track on way back from school (dont ask how) getting new one soon, until then you wanna message on here? because i dont have private messages yet, i think i unlock tomorrow or day after. i got email if ???

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i literally smashed my phone the other day, dropped it onto train track on way back from school (dont ask how) getting new one soon, until then you wanna message on here? because i dont have private messages yet, i think i unlock tomorrow or day after. i got email if ???