Global Perspectives · May / June 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 4

‘Living on your own is better than living within a family.’

Do you agree with this statement?

In your answer, you should:

state your opinion

give reasons and evidence to support your opinion

use the material in the sources and/or any of your own ideas •

consider different arguments and perspectives.

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Indicative content

Candidates are expected to make a judgement about the statement using reasons and evidence to justify their opinion.

Candidates may use and develop the material found in Sources 1 to 4 but should go beyond simply repeating or recycling without

adaptation/interpretation. Other material may be introduced but is not necessary to gain full marks.

Candidates may consider some of the following:

reference to impact of living alone on relationships generally

importance of personal choice in lifestyle

health implications

employment and career implications

ethical or moral issues

reference to different consequences and implications for

individuals/different age groups/government

the influence of individuals and groups on other people

potential conflicts of interest within the wider family

greater vulnerability to crime and harm

other reasonable response.

The following levels of response should be used to award marks: Level 5 (20–24 marks) Very good response

Clear, well-supported and credible reasoning about the statement. Different arguments and perspectives are clearly considered.

The response usually contains a wide range of clearly reasoned points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, with four (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response is very well-structured and a clear judgement is reached.

Level 4 (15–19 marks) Good response

Clear, supported and credible reasoning about the statement. Different arguments and perspectives are considered.

The response usually contains a range of reasoned points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, with three (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response is generally well-structured and a judgement is reached. Level 3 (10–14 marks) Reasonable response

Some supported reasoning about the statement. Different arguments and perspectives are included.

The response usually contains some points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, with two (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response is structured but at times difficult to follow. Some attempt is made to give an overall judgement.

Level 2 (5–9 marks) Basic response

Basic reasoning about the statement. Different arguments are included; perspectives, if present, are unclear.

The response relies on assertion rather than evidence but usually contains one (or more) developed point(s) or a range of undeveloped points. The response lacks structure and is difficult to follow. A basic judgement may be attempted.

Level 1 (1–4 marks) Limited response

Limited and unsupported reasoning about the topic in general. Different arguments may be included.

Level 0 (0 marks)

No relevant response or creditworthy material.