TEST CODE
FORM TP 2015274
CARIBBEAN
02244020
MAY/JUNE 2015
E XAM I NAT I O N S
COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®
SOCIOLOGY
UNIT 2 ‒ Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
01 JUNE 2015 (a.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1.
This paper consists of SIX questions in THREE sections.
2.
Each section contains TWO questions.
3.
Answer THREE questions, ONE from EACH section.
4.
Each question is worth 25 marks.
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-2SECTION A
MODULE 1 – POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Answer ONE question from this section.
1.
Examine the extent to which the Demographic Transition model may be applied to a named
Caribbean territory.
[25 marks]
2.
With reference to a named Caribbean society, discuss any THREE implications of urbanization.
Recommend ONE measure to address EACH of these implications.
[25 marks]
SECTION B
MODULE 2 – CRIME AND DEVIANCE
Answer ONE question from this section.
3.
Discuss the claim that crime is a consequence of the unequal distribution of resources within
society and not a result of social interaction.
[25 marks]
4.
Identify THREE perspectives on crime. Critically assess the applicability of any ONE of these
perspectives to an understanding of crime in the Caribbean.
[25 marks]
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-3SECTION C
MODULE 3 – CARIBBEAN SOCIAL ISSUES: POVERTY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Answer ONE question from this section.
5.
Discuss the implications of THREE environmental problems facing Caribbean society. What
measures can be recommended to address these problems?
[25 marks]
6.
Poverty is functional to society.
Discuss this statement with reference to the Caribbean region. Give examples to illustrate your
answer.
[25 marks]
END OF TEST
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