Wealth and Income inequality in the UK
The richest 10% are 133 times wealthier than the poorest 10%. This post explores statistics on wealth and income inequalities in the UK
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AS and A Level Sociology Course Content – At a Glance
As and first year A level course content at a glance – what’s below probably hasn’t cut and paste too well – if you want the pretty version, along with a whole load of other useful information, you can find it in this AS and A Level Student Handbook (Related Posts – Core Themes in … Continue reading “AS and A Level Sociology Course Content – At a Glance”
The Functionalist Theory of Society for A Level Sociology – Revision Notes
Functionalism as a Structural/Systems Theory – it focuses on the needs of the social system as a whole; it is a consensus theory – it sees society as based on shared values; it is also a modernist theory – it believes that research can find the truth and lead to progress. Functionalism is closely related … Continue reading “The Functionalist Theory of Society for A Level Sociology – Revision Notes”
Consensus Theories of Crime -Functionalist and Strain Theories: Summary Version
Introduction/ The basics Consensus Theory – Social Institutions generally work, social control is good, crime is dysfunctional (bad) Closely related to Subcultural Theories 1890 -1940s Durkheim’s Functionalist Theory Crime is natural and inevitable, society needs crime. There are three positive functions of crime – social integration/ social regulation/ social change Hirschi’s Social Control/ Bonds of … Continue reading “Consensus Theories of Crime -Functionalist and Strain Theories: Summary Version”
Gender Roles, Domestic Labour and Power Relationships – Topic Overview
Families and Households Topic 4 – Changes within the family Gender Roles, Domestic Labour and Power Relationships Overview of the topic and sub-topics In this topic we look at the extent to which relationships between men and women have become more equal, focussing on the following three areas: 4.1. To what extent are gender roles … Continue reading “Gender Roles, Domestic Labour and Power Relationships – Topic Overview”
Merton’s Strain Theory of Deviance
Crime is a result of a ‘strain’ between legitimate goals and lack of opportunities to achieve those goals.
Introduction to Sociology
An introduction to the core themes of A-level sociology – class, gender and ethnicity and sociological perspectives from Functionalism through to Postmodernism.
Exams, Essays and Short Answer Questions
How to answer sociology A-level exam papers 1,2 and 3 (AQA) focus. Example practice questions and model answers including the short answer outline questions, the dreaded 10 mark analyse using the item questions and a range of essay plans and full essays.
Crime and Deviance
Sociological perspectives on crime (Functionalism, strain theory etc); control and punishment, class, gender, ethnicity; globalisation, state and green crime.
Factors Affecting Choice of Research Methods
Theoretical approach (positive and quantitative vs interpretivist and qualitative; practical factors such as time and money, ethical factors and the nature of topic are all factors which affect a sociologist’s choice of research method!
