Cambridge A Level Sociology 9699 — 2025 Oct/Nov Paper 3 · Variant 2

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. [Turn over Cambridge International AS & A Level DC (CE) 342981 © UCLES 2025 SOCIOLOGY 9699/32 Paper 3 Education October/November 2025 1 hour 15 minutes You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet. You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed) INSTRUCTIONS ● Answer all questions. ● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper, ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. INFORMATION ● The total mark for this paper is 50. ● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. * 0 5 4 3 8 7 8 7 9 7 *

2 9699/32/O/N/25 © UCLES 2025 Answer all questions. 1 Describe two ways the hidden curriculum contributes to socialisation. [4] 2 Explain two reasons why labelling may affect pupils in school. [8] 3 ‘Education maintains value consensus in society.’ Using sociological material, give two arguments against this view. [12] 4 Evaluate the view that education systems today are meritocratic. [26]

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