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Date November 2019 Marks available 12 Reference code 19N.3.hl.1
Level HL only Paper 3 Time zone
Command term Analyse Question number 1 Adapted from N/A

Question

Using examples, analyse ways in which global interactions can lead to improved gender equality.

[12]
a.

Discuss the opportunities and challenges that global interactions create for different transnational corporations (TNCs).

[16]
b.

Markscheme

Marks should be allocated according to the paper 3 part A markbandsThese can be found under the “Your tests” tab > supplemental materials.

Gender equality between men and women is manifested in varying ways, including income and earnings, access to education, political representation and personal freedoms.

Possible links between global interactions and improved gender equality:

Do not credit a discussion of lessened gender equality; this is not asked for.

Good answers may apply (AO2) a wider range of knowledge and understanding (AO1) in a well-structured way (AO4). One approach might be to provide a structured systematic analysis of how different global interactions / flows / processes (information, investment, agreements) lead to improved gender equality. Another approach might be to analyse, in turn, direct actions and indirect influences (such as films and social media).

For 4–6 marks, expect some weakly evidenced outlining of two instances of increased gender equality on account of global interactions. Responses that neglect the gendered aspects of inequality are unlikely to reach this level.

For 7–9 marks, expect a structured, evidenced analysis of:

For 10–12 marks, expect both of these traits.

a.

Credit all content in line with the markbands. Marks should be allocated according to the paper 3 part B markbands. These can be found under the “Your tests” tab > supplemental materials. Credit unexpected approaches wherever relevant.

TNCs are a diverse group of businesses, including energy, heavy industry, electronics and media providers that operate across national boundaries. The discussion could vary according to the type of company being discussed (eg media or manufacturing companies). The opportunities and challenges relate primarily to access to new markets, but there are also practical, cultural, ethical, political and technological opportunities and challenges to discuss – though ultimately all are linked with the bigger economic picture of profit. The discussion may focus on transnational corporations acting alone or in partnership with outsourcing suppliers as part of production networks.

Possible applied themes (AO2) include knowledge and understanding (AO1) of:
Opportunities:

Challenges:

Good answers may synthesize (AO3a) three or more of the above (or other) themes in a well-structured way (AO4).

Good answers may additionally offer a critical evaluation (AO3b) of the statement that examines the balance of opportunities and challenges for different kinds of TNC. Another approach might be to critically discuss how opportunities and challenges exist in particular places rather than being global in scale. Another approach might be to discuss the relative balance of opportunities and challenges changing over time (with challenges increasing recently, eg renewed protectionism). A good discussion may conclude with a substantiated final judgment on the overall balance between challenges and opportunities.

For 5–8 marks, expect weakly evidenced and/or imbalanced outlining of two or three relevant themes.

For 9–12 marks, expect:

For 13–16 marks, expect both of these traits.

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Unit 5: Human development and diversity » 5.1. Development opportunities
Unit 5: Human development and diversity

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