AS & A Level Sociology (9699) — October–November 2024, Paper 42

'Globalisation is leading to greater cultural diversity.' Evaluate this view. [35]

'Dependency theory provides the most convincing explanation of global poverty.' Evaluate this view. [35]

'Governments have no control over the new media.' Evaluate this view. [35]

'The uses and gratifications model accurately describes how people are influenced by the media.' Evaluate this view. [35]

'Religion is an agent of social control.' Evaluate this view. [35]

'The growth of new religious movements shows that religion remains a powerful influence in society.' Evaluate this view. [35]