1. How would you mark it
Marks
Description of this level of answer U
Poor knowledge, no evaluation, very poor understanding. As if someone who has never studied sociology
4 5
One or two common sense points, possibly recycled from the question paper.
6 7
Some knowledge but this is peripheral to what the question demands. Two or Three peripheral points that are simple and underdeveloped.
8 9 E
A basic of account of some suitable knowledge such as a study that is related to the question, some evaluation may be evident but it isn’t used to add value to the answer
D/C
A range (2 or more) of pieces of relevant knowledge applied to the question but context is mostly implied – the reader has to guess the link to the question rather than it being made explicit.
13 14
B/C
A range (3 or more) of relevant and accurate material, its link to question explained well, some evaluation that adds value and depth to the answer.
A/B
Sound, detailed knowledge. Accurately interpreted to meet the demands of the question. Material is organised well so that it helps with the flow and structure of the answer. Evaluation is clearly evident through comparisons, praise and criticism and helps reach a conclusion A
As above but these answers show more detail and the evaluation leads to a more distinct conclusion
On your model highlight the points, explanations, evidence, evaluations & links
Look carefully at the model essay you have been given to see the structure, length and academic language that is expected. What mark would you give the essay and why?

2. Homework
20 mark essay- read and follow the advice on your blue sheet carefully before you attempt it.
Due Monday 17th October

3. Essay Advice clinic
During the lesson I will be checking how you’ve annotated your item- last week’s homework.
This will be opportunity to discuss what you intend to put into your essay and to check with me if you’re on the right lines.

4. Challenge: By the end of the lesson explain how feminists link this to domestic violence

5. Domestic violence
What the spec requires:
D: You can give a basic definition of domestic violence from a sociological perspective.
C: You can explain patterns of domestic violence using sociologist to support your points. You can offer basic analysis of why official statistics may not give us a true picture of the extent of domestic violence. You can offer basic examples of radical, and Marxist feminist views on domestic violence.
B: You can give a detailed explanation of why sociologists argue that official statistics do not give us a clear picture of the extent of domestic violence within families. You can offer view points from the radical & Marxist feminist perspective , and materialist explanation for why domestic violence occurs.
A: You can do all of the above and offer evaluative points of the feminist perspectives

6. Your tasks
Sociological evidence about domestic violence suggests that the common view of domestic violence being the behaviour of a few sick individuals is wrong
1) Explain why using at least 2 pieces of sociological research to support your answer.
2) Explain what is meant by the gender gap.
3) Explain why sociologists argue that when we consider the severity and frequency of incidents of domestic violence the gender gap is much larger.
4) Dobash and Dobash instigated domestic violence through using court documents, what did they conclude about domestic violence and marriage?
5) Why might using court documents only give us a limited picture of domestic violence within families.

7. Explanations for domestic violence
2. Marriage
Radical feminist views
1. Patriarchy
3. Norms and values
5. Evaluation
4. Male benefits

8. Exam question
Using one example briefly explain how patriarchy may be seen as cause for domestic violence (2 marks)