The study of Sociology is the study of people in society - their lives, opportunities, beliefs and behaviour. It looks especially at how people's lives are often influenced by such factors as their age, gender, ethnicity and/or class background. Some examples of this are given in the topic outlines below. Sociology involves the analysis and presentation of material in written and, occasionally, in statistical form. Students should, therefore, be competent in English Language (at least a grade C at GCSE) and interested in Humanities. Ideally, students opting for Sociology at Advanced Level should also have an interest in the world around them: observing people, keeping up with the news and watching relevant documentaries on TV all help. Unit 1 - Education with Theory and Methods Issues to be examined include: how class, gender and ethnicity influence educational achievement rates, and the relationship between schooling and the world of work. Unit 2 - Topics in Sociology Students will study two topics. Families and Households examines the changes in the way people live and asks questions like the following: Why do more people live on their own? Is the family in decline? What is happening to the divorce rate and why? Are men and women more equal than they used to be? Beliefs in Society explores the role of religion and other belief systems in society, including the way religion can exert a positive influence as well as causing social conflict. Unit 3 - Crime & Deviance with Theory and Methods The topic of Crime and Deviance covers debates about the changing rate of crime, why the typical offender is young and male, how the mass media report crime and globalisation has changed its nature. Contact: hcowley@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk
Name: Sociology Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20161018 14:10:21 Updated 20161018 14:10:21
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