An Introduction to Culture, Socialisation, and Social Norms
In sociology, it is essential to understand the social context in which human behaviour takes place – and this involves […]
Culture and Identity
socialisation
Families and Households
A Level Sociology Key Terms – Families and Households
A selected list of definitions for some important key concepts in AS Level and A Level Sociology – families and
Crime and Deviance, Sex and gender
Gender and Crime: Sex-Role Theory
Sex Role Theory explains gendered differences in offending in terms of the differences in gender socialization, gender roles and gendered
Culture and Identity
Nature and Nurture Explanations of Human Behaviour
Nature = biology explains behaviour, Nurture = social factors explains human behaviour.
The Functionalist Perspective on the Family
Functionalists focus on the positive functions of the nuclear family, such as secondary socialisation and the stabilisation of adult personalities.