The Feminist Perspective on Education (UK Focus)
The Feminist perspective on Education Liberal Feminists celebrate the progress made so far in improving girls’ achievement. They essentially believe […]
education, Feminism, Pot Luck
Sociology
Book summaries
Thinking Sociologically (Bauman and May)
Sociology is a systematic study that examines society and social relations, distinguished from other disciplines by its focus on human actions within broader contexts. It encourages critical thinking about individual experiences in relation to shared social histories. It explores how socialization shapes identity, freedom, and understanding, aiming to foster tolerance and social change.
Social Policies
Sociological Perspectives on Social Policy
Social policy refers to the actions governments take to influence society: laws, spending decisions, welfare provision, education reforms, crime control
Book summaries
Giddens’ Modernity and Self Identity – in 14 bullet points
A brief post covering the relationship between self and society in late-modernity according to Anthony Giddens, covering concepts such as
Book summaries
What is Sociology? (According to Giddens in Modernity and Self-Identity)
This is a rough outline of some of the purposes Sociology might be put to according to Giddens, gleaned from
Families and Households
Marriage, Divorce and Cohabitation
An Overview of Families and Households Topic Two – Marriage, Divorce and Cohabitation, covering key sub-topics, key concepts and some
Families and Households
Sociological Perspectives on the Family
This is the first of seven* broad topics within the sociology of the family for A-level sociology (*as defined by
Social class, wealth and income inequalities, Statistics
Income Inequality in the UK – Some Infographics
Stratification is one of the core themes within A level Sociology and Sociology more generally. One of the major sources
Marxism
The Marxist Perspective on Society
A summary of some of the key Ideas of Karl Marx, including Bourgeoisie/ Proletariat, exploitation, false consciousness, ideological control, and revolution.
Families and Households
Post and Late Modern Perspectives on The Family – A Comparison
The Postmodern View of Family/ Personal Relationships The fact that we see a dazzling array of personal, intimate relationships and