Paper 3: Debates in contemporary society

Source A (source written for this paper): 'Over 5 billion people now use the internet, but access and skills remain unequal both between and within countries.' Using Source A and your own knowledge, explain the digital divide.

Evaluate the view that digital communication has transformed social relationships.

Outline two patterns of crime by social class.

Explain how subcultural theories account for crime.

Evaluate the view that crime is best reduced through situational crime prevention.