| Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 18N.3op3.HL.TZ0.36 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Asia and Oceania) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | 36 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Discuss the changes in social structures in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).
Markscheme
Candidates are required to offer a considered and balanced review of the changes in social structures in two applicable countries. Examples must focus on the period between 1980 and 2005 although they need not span the whole timeframe. While candidates are required to refer to changes in two countries, there may be some imbalance between the two. There may be discussion of gender issues and women’s rights, primary and higher education, urban versus rural issues, the move to cities with its accompanying impact on family life, the growth of the middle class and its impact on ideology and society. The impact of technology on society and change in traditional roles and healthcare may also be discussed. Although some candidates may choose to use a comparative approach, this is not a requirement.
