Sociology GCSE
Labelling
What Labelling means in Sociology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Labelling
Attaching a definition or meaning to an individual or group, often based on stereotypes.
Topics that use Labelling
- The sociological approach (AQA GCSE)
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Using Labelling in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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