Sociology

Unit

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Introduction to Sociology

• Sociological core concepts: Social structures, social processes and social issues
• Sociological Theoretical  Perspectives – Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, Interactionalism & New Right
• Methodology- Evaluation of Sociological research methods (Quantitative & Qualitative, Primary & secondary)

Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of these to show a deeper understanding of assessed topics

September - Dec

Paper 1: The sociology of families and education

• The sociology of families

• The sociology of education

• Relevant areas of social theory and methodology

50 %

100 marks

Paper 1

1h 45m

Year 10

Paper 2: The sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification

• The sociology of crime and deviance

• The sociology of social stratification

• Relevant areas of social theory and methodology

50 %

Paper 2

1h 45m

Year 11