VCE SociologyPractice Examination 14

This paper covers

• Section A - short/medium answer across all four Areas of Study (sociological imagination, misconceptions about Indigenous cultures, the NTER/Intervention and Indigenous responses, race vs ethnicity & othering, ethical methodology, sense of community & geographical/economic influences, alternative vs redemptive movements, coercive vs legitimate power, Chenoweth) - several stimulus-based - ~40 marks
• Section B - four 10-mark extended responses: U3 AOS1 the Yirrkala Bark Petitions, land rights and symbolic vs practical reconciliation, U3 AOS2 a specific ethnic group (Indian-Australian community) and ethical methodology, U4 AOS1 a selected community (an online esports/gaming community) and the impact of ICT, U4 AOS2 a specific social movement (the women's movement) - 40 marks
• Whole-paper skills: defining and applying sociological concepts, theories and methods; analysing and evaluating sociological experience, perspectives and change; using and evaluating evidence and sources; and synthesising evidence into a conclusion - embedded across both sections

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.