Sociology
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Sociology is the study of society and of people and their behaviour. It is an evidence-based subject – this means it is not just about personal opinions.
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Sociologists create theories and then collect evidence by carrying out research to work out whether the theories are true or not.
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Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, social institutions (like the family, school and prisons) and how people interact within these settings.
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The methods that are used are theoretical analysis, statistics, and observation. Some of the theories we will explore are: Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism and Interactionism.
Subject Content
Unit 1: Education with Theory and Methods
Unit 2: Topics in Sociology - Families and households and mass media.
Unit 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
YEAR 12:
PAPER 1: Education with Methods in Context
PAPER 2: Topics in Sociology: The Family
YEAR 13:
PAPER 2: Topics in Sociology: The Media
PAPER 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods