2006+QB

 (b) Analyse how identity and socioeconomic status influence social differentiation in ONE society.

(b) The majority of responses focused on Australian society, using a range of social groups determined by race, ethnicity, gender, location, sexuality, health, religion and belief systems and social class. Responses also drew on their knowledge of equality and difference in a range of social groups in other societies such as Indonesia, America, India, China as well as Australia. Responses were not expected to give equal treatment to identity and socioeconomic status but the best responses were able to provide a range of examples illustrating how both of these concepts influenced social differentiation in the society chosen. Better responses supported their analysis with relevant examples, citing accurate and current statistical data to highlight the link between identity, socioeconomic status and social differentiation. The better responses effectively demonstrated a clear understanding of how both identity and socioeconomic status influenced social differentiation in one society. They demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of the relevant course concepts and were able to integrate them effectively in presenting a logical, sustained and well-structured response. 