Tag Archives: Ethnicity

Is There a Crisis in Youth Mental Ill Health?

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

Girls are more than twice as likely to report mental health problems as boys Poor girls are nearly twice as likely to report mental health problems than rich girls. One in four teenage girls believe they are suffering from depression, … Continue reading →

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Analyse the reasons for social class, ethnic and/ or gender differences in society

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

The issue of why differences in life chances by class, gender and ethnic differences exist forms a major part of any A level sociology syllabus, and I would say the analysis of the reasons behind these social differences is fundamental to sociology’s … Continue reading →

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Ethnicity and Inequality in the UK 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

The issue of why there are inequalities by ethnicity in the UK is a topic which runs all the way through the A level sociology syllabus. This post simply presents some sources which provide information on the extent of inequality … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Ethnicity

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

While the idea of race implies something fixed and biological, ethnicity is a source of identity which lies in society and culture. Ethnicity refers to a type of social identity related to ancestry (perceived or real) and cultural differences which … Continue reading →

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Top Ten ‘Big Questions’ for A-Level Sociology Students

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

One way of introducing sociology is to introduce some the ‘big questions’ that sociologists asks. Here are just a few of them… To what extent is the individual shaped by society? Is there such a thing as a social structure … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to the Concept of ‘Race’ for Sociology Students

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

Race is one of the most complex concepts in sociology, not least because its supposedly ‘scientific’ basis has largely been rejected. However the term ‘race’ is still widely used and many people believe we can still divide the world into … Continue reading →

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Ethnic Segregation in Oldham

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

In December 2016 Dame Louise Carey published a study into social integration and found that ‘high levels of social and economic isolation in some places, and cultural and religious practices in communities…. run contrary to British values and sometimes our … Continue reading →

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Evaluating the Usefulness of Official Statistics

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Official Statistics are numerical data collected by governments and their agencies. This post examines a ranges of official statistics collected by the United Kingdom government and evaluates their usefulness. The aim of this post is to demonstrate one of the main strengths of official … Continue reading →

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Assess the claim that ‘ethnic difference in educational achievement are primarily the result of school factors’ (30)

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

An essay on ethnicity and education written for the A Level Sociology paper 1 exam, AQA focus.  It’s hopefully obvious that what’s below is ‘overkill’ – for a simpler version of the essay and with the skills (knowledge, analysis, evaluation) … Continue reading →

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The Prevent Agenda – Arguments For and Against

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

The Prevent Agenda is a recent social policy which requires schools (among other public bodies) to assist the government in preventing people from being drawn into terrorism, which is worth looking at because it’s relevant to several areas of the … Continue reading →

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