| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 19M.3op1.HL.TZ0.31 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Africa and the Middle East) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | 31 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 16: Social and cultural developments in Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries
Discuss the changing role of women in two African countries.
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the changes in the role of women in two African countries. Candidates may offer equal coverage of the two countries, or they may emphasize the discussion of one country. However, discussion of both countries will be a feature of the response. Candidates may refer to social, economic and political changes in the role of women in the chosen countries. Economic roles may encompass property ownership, inheritance and eligibility for employment. Social rights in areas such as marriage, divorce, and recognition as legal individuals and education may also be considered.
Examiners report
The question required that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the changes in the role of women in two African countries. The majority of responses were limited in breadth of topic and depth of knowledge.
