these are not sustained throughout. AO1 1a & 1b 4 marks AO2 1a 3 marks AO3 1a & 1b 8 marks Answer has some Knowledge and A partial analysis and coherence, understanding of evaluation of the demonstrating partial relevant importance of factor(s) knowledge and linked to equality in understanding of is gender roles. Any factor(s) relating to applied and used judgement or inequality in gender to explain their conclusion will be roles in the family impact on superficial. BAND though lacking in detail changes in family 2 2 3-4 2 and with inaccuracies/ life. The irrelevancies. There explanation will be will be limited evidence partially developed of appropriate as some of these sociological language factors will be and concepts. explained in less detail than the others and with inaccuracies. Answer demonstrates Application of Limited analysis or only basic knowledge knowledge and evaluation only, with and understanding of understanding to no judgement or factor(s) relating to explain the conclusion in relation inequality in gender changes in family to the specifics of the BAND roles in the family. 1 life will be limited. 1 question. 1-2 1 There will be little, if Any explanation any, evidence of will be sociological language undeveloped and and concepts. contain inaccuracies. Award 0 marks for incorrect or irrelevant answers This is an extended response question where candidates are expected to draw together different areas of knowledge, skills and/or understanding from across the relevant specification content. They should construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured. Answers should demonstrate the ability to make sense of sociological debates, use sociological terms and examples and explain sociological concepts. To achieve the highest marks in AO3, answers should make a judgement on the differing ideas and come to a conclusion. Indicative content This content is not prescriptive and candidates are not expected to refer to all the material identified below. Credit will be given to the effective use of supporting sociological evidence. Some of the issues to consider are:
these are not sustained throughout. AO1 1a & 1b 4 marks AO2 1a 3 marks AO3 1a & 1b 8 marks BAND 2 Answer has some coherence, demonstrating partial knowledge and understanding of factor(s) relating to inequality in gender roles in the family though lacking in detail and with inaccuracies/ irrelevancies. There will be limited evidence of appropriate sociological language and concepts. 2 Knowledge and understanding of relevant is applied and used to explain their impact on changes in family life. The explanation will be partially developed as some of these factors will be explained in less detail than the others and with inaccuracies. 2 A partial analysis and evaluation of the importance of factor(s) linked to equality in gender roles. Any judgement or conclusion will be superficial. 3-4 BAND 1 Answer demonstrates only basic knowledge and understanding of factor(s) relating to inequality in gender roles in the family. There will be little, if any, evidence of sociological language and concepts. 1 Application of knowledge and understanding to explain the changes in family life will be limited. Any explanation will be undeveloped and contain inaccuracies. 1 Limited analysis or evaluation only, with no judgement or conclusion in relation to the specifics of the question. 1-2 Award 0 marks for incorrect or irrelevant answers This is an extended response question where candidates are expected to draw together different areas of knowledge, skills and/or understanding from across the relevant specification content. They should construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured. Answers should demonstrate the ability to make sense of sociological debates, use sociological terms and examples and explain sociological concepts. To achieve the highest marks in AO3, answers should make a judgement on the differing ideas and come to a conclusion. Indicative content This content is not prescriptive and candidates are not expected to refer to all the material identified below. Credit will be given to the effective use of supporting sociological evidence. Some of the issues to consider are:
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