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CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 January 2021 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
Free CXC Social Studies Paper 2 January 2021 past paper from 2021. Includes a worked answer key. Open the PDF, take a timed test, and study with AI on Caribbean AI.
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SECTION A
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND SOCIETY
Answer ALL FOUR questions in this section.
Define the term 'incest'.
[2 marks]
State TWO effects incest may have on a family.
[2 marks]
A young couple is planning to start a family. Outline TWO actions this couple may take to prepare themselves for parenthood.
[4 marks]
Substance abuse is an issue that can create problems for the family.
Substance abuse is an issue that can create problems for the family.
Suggest THREE actions that an association for the protection of the family may take to prevent or reduce the occurrence of substance abuse in the family.
[6 marks]
Explain how EACH action suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful.
[6 marks]
One of the characteristics of some groups is that membership is often involuntary.
What is meant by the term 'involuntary membership'?
[1 mark]
Give ONE example of a social group in which membership is involuntary.
[1 mark]
Other than membership requirements, describe TWO differences between formal and informal groups.
[4 marks]
Outline ONE reason why government is classified as an institution.
[2 marks]
Citizens of your country are concerned about the rising crime rate in society. (i) Suggest THREE likely reasons which may explain the increasing crime rate in some countries. (ii) Explain THREE actions a government can take to help control the rising crime rate in a country.
[12 marks]
Citizens of your country are concerned about the rising crime rate in society.
Suggest THREE likely reasons which may explain the increasing crime rate in some countries.
[6 marks]
Explain THREE actions a government can take to help control the rising crime rate in a country.
[6 marks]
Define the term 'labour force'.
[2 marks]
State TWO factors that contribute to the development of human resources.
[2 marks]
Explain how TWO named factors may lead to a high rate of unemployment in a country.
[4 marks]
You will soon be completing high school and have started to consider employment and self-employment opportunities. One of the things you could do is prepare your resume and application letter.
(i) Suggest THREE other important steps you may consider to prepare yourself for employment opportunities. (ii) Explain why EACH step is important in your search for suitable employment opportunities.
[12 marks]
Write an essay on the topic above in which you
Write a presentation that you would make to a Caribbean Media Association conference on the topic above. In your address
[20 marks]
Write an essay on the topic above in which you
[20 marks]
As president of a national tourism organization in your country, you have been asked to prepare a speech on the topic above, to be delivered at an upcoming regional conference on Caribbean tourism.
Write the speech in which you
[20 marks]