Cambridge AssessmentInternational EducationSyllabus update:Cambridge IGCSE Sociology 0495 for examinationin2025,2026and2027We have updated this syllabus.The latest syllabus is version 2,published June 2023.Changes to version 1 of the syllabus,published September 2022.What has changed?DetailChanges to syllabusSubject content,Paper 2,section 4 Family-guidance has been added tocontentindicate that some types of family,such as polygamous families andsame-sex families and some types of marriage,such as polygamy andsame-sex marriage,may be taught if appropriate to the local context andnot restricted by law or regulation.Changes to assessmentDetails of the assessment,Paper 2-guidance has been added toindicate the optional content for section 4 Family will not be assessed,butmay be used by candidates to support their responses.We have not updated the specimen materials for this syllabus.Please check the updated syllabus for further information.The syllabus has been updated.You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning yourteaching programme.We are committed to making our documents accessible in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 Standard.We're always looking toimprove the accessibility of our documents.If you find any problems or you think we're not meeting accessibility requirements.contact us at info@cambridgeinternational.org with the subject heading:Digital accessibility.If you need this document in a differentformat,contact us and supply your name,email address and requirements and we will respond within 15 working days.Learn more!For more details,visit www.cambridgeinternational.org or contact Customer Services on+44(0)1223553554Cambridge University Press Assessment June 2023