Society and Culture
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Centre Number
Student Number
2004
H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C A T E E X A M I N A T I O N
General Instructions
• Reading time – 5 minutes
• Working time – 2 hours
• Write using black or blue pen
• Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this page
Total marks – 70
Pages 2–5 30 marks
This section has two parts, Part A and Part B
• Allow about 50 minutes for this section Part A – 18 marks
• Attempt Questions 1–3 Part B – 12 marks
• Attempt Question 4 Pages 6–7 40 marks
• Attempt TWO questions from Questions 5–8
• Allow about 1 hour and 10 minutes for this section Section II
Section I
Section I — Social and Cultural Continuity and Change
30 marks
Allow about 50 minutes for this section Part A – 18 marks
Attempt Questions 1–3
Answer the questions in the spaces provided.
Marks Question 1(6 marks)
(a) What is an interview?
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(b) What is a questionnaire?
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(c) Distinguish between the usefulness of information that can be gained from an interview and from a questionnaire.
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Question 2(6 marks)
(a) Identify TWO characteristics of a socially literate person.
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(b) How could you ensure that you demonstrate social literacy in a research project?
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Question 3(6 marks)
How does a theory of social change you have studied explain EITHER continuity OR change in society?
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Society and Culture
Section I (continued)
Part B – 12 marks Attempt Question 4
Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
Marks Question 4(12 marks)
From the list below, select ONE of the features of society and culture that demonstrates continuity and change in the country you have studied.
• Education
• Beliefs, values and lifestyles
• Social welfare and health
• Gender roles and the status of women and men
• Laws and the legal system
• Government institutions
• Family life and population changes
(a) Describe change that has occurred in your selected feature in the country you have studied.
(b) Considering both positive and negative effects of the change you have described, assess whether this change is necessarily progress.
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Section II — Depth Studies
40 marks
Attempt TWO questions from Questions 5–8 Allow about 1 hour and 10 minutes for this section
Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
In your answers you will be assessed on how well you:
■ where appropriate, refer to specific examples to illustrate your answer
■ apply course concepts using language appropriate to the Depth Study
■ present a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question
■ analyse relationships within and between social and cultural groups
Marks Question 5 — Popular Culture(20 marks)
(a) Evaluate the effect of globalisation on the ownership and control of ONE popular culture.
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(b) Analyse the impact of changing technology on access to and interaction with popular culture.
Question 6 — Belief Systems(20 marks)
(a) Evaluate the effect of change on beliefs within ONE belief system you have studied.
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(b) Analyse the impact of globalisation on the nature and extent of belief systems within OR outside Australia.
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Question 7 — Equality and Difference (20 marks)
(a) Analyse the effect of inequality on access to socially valued resources in ONE society.
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(b) Evaluate the role of legislation, community initiatives and welfare systems in reducing inequality.
Question 8 — Work and Leisure(20 marks)
(a) Analyse the effect of change on patterns of work and leisure in ONE society.
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(b) Evaluate the impact of power and authority on employment, unemployment and personal identity.
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