Tag: AS Sociology

  • Research Methods – 4 Mark ‘Outline’ Questions for AS Sociology

    One of the questions (worth 4 marks) in the research methods section of the AS sociology 7191 (2) research methods with families and households paper will ask you to ‘outline’ 2 things about any aspect of research methods – below are a few possible questions and some suggested answers…. Each point of your answer to a short…

  • Research Methods Essays – How to Write Them

    Essay planning and writing for the AS and A Level sociology exams – hints and tips The research methods section of the AS sociology 7191 (2) exam (research methods and topics in sociology) consists of one short answer question (out of 4 marks) and one essay question (out of 16 marks). You should aim to…

  • AS Sociology Exam Advice (AQA)

    A brief podcast I put together which provides an overview of the two AS Sociology exams (AQA syllabus)     Final Assessment of AS Sociology – 2 Exam Papers Paper 7191 (1) 90 minutes, 60 marks Education and Methods in Context Paper 7191 (2) – 90 minutes, 60 marks Research Methods and Families and Households…

  • Is Marxism Still Relevant Today?

    A summary of eight possible ways in which some aspects of Marxist Theory and concepts might still be relevant today… This is a summary of this more in depth post which goes into much more detail on why we should all be Marxists! Eight ways in which Marxism is still relevant today A class based…

  • Inequalities between children 

    The March of Progress view of childhood argues that childhood has gradually improved over the last century or so. However, conflict theorists argue that this view is quite rose tinted as it ignores the fact that not all children have benefited equally from the protections and services put in place. We can point to at…

  • The Effects of Material Deprivation on Education

    material deprivation means poor kids are more likely go hungry and get sick from living in cold houses which harms their education.