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Sociology 0495: Crime, Deviance and Social Control - P2 Topical Past Paper Questions

Cambridge IGCSE Sociology (0495) past-paper questions on Crime, Deviance and Social Control - P2, free. This topic is frequently examined across 20 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.

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Summer (May/Jun) 2026Paper 2

(a) Define the term: (i) incapacitation [2] (ii) instrumental crime. [2] (b) Give two examples of rehabilitation used with criminals. [2] (c) Describe three features of Merton's strain theory. [6] (d) Explain three limitations of using self-report studies to measure crime. [6] (e…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 2

(a) Define the term: (i) stereotyping (ii) property crime. (b) State two types of crime with high rates of victimisation for elderly people. (c) Explain three reasons why some youths join gangs. (d) Explain three feminist views of crime. (e) Discuss the limitations of self-report…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2024Paper 2

Sociologists use different measurements of crime. These measurements show that males commit more crime than females. There are many deterrents to crime. Sociologists debate whether formal or informal social control is more effective at preventing crime. (a) What is meant by the t…

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