This is the official Cambridge O Level Sociology (2251) Question Paper 2 (Variant 2) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.
Also referenced as: 2251_s26_qp_22 · 2251/22/m/j/26 qp · 2251/22 May/June 2026 qp
Paper 2: Family, Education and Crime — This is Paper 2: Family, Education and Crime, worth 80 marks with a duration of 1h 45m. Choose any two of Question 1 (Family), Question 2 (Education) and Question 3 (Crime, deviance and social control). Each question runs (a) define the term [2 marks each, two sub-parts] → (b) give two examples / state two features [2] → (c) describe three ways [6] → (d) explain three limitations / reasons [6] → (e) discuss [extended] → (f) evaluate [extended]. The Media option was REMOVED in the revised 2025 syllabus; the paper now has three topics rather than four, and total marks rose from 70 to 80.
To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (2251_s26_ms_22). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.
The most effective way to use this Sociology question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Sociology (2251).
