Tag Archives: socialisation

No More Boys and Girls

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

No More Boys and Girls (BBC, August 2017) BBC programme documents a 6 week experiment in gender neutrality carried out with one year 3 primary school class in primary school on the Isle of White…. Can our kids go gender … Continue reading →

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Meet the Natives (Sociology on T.V.)

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

Meet the Natives involves five people from a tropical island visiting a ‘strange land called England’, where they find many of the customs unusual. At various points throughout the video the ‘natives’ from Oceania have problems understanding British dinner rituals, … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Culture, Socialisation, and Social Norms

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

In sociology, it is essential to understand the social context in which human behaviour takes place – and this involves understanding the culture in which social action occurs. Culture is a very broad concept which encompasses the norms, values, customs, … Continue reading →

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A Level Sociology Key Terms – Families and Households

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

A selected list of some of the most important key terms in AS Level and A Level Sociology – families and households. NB this is not an exhaustive list, just a starting point! Bean Pole Family A family with a … Continue reading →

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Gender and Crime: Sex-Role Theory

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

Sex Role Theory explains gendered differences in offending in terms of the differences in gender socialization, gender roles and gendered identities. The norms and values associated with traditional femininity are not conducive to crime, while the norms and values associated … Continue reading →

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