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
Sociology
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
education
Sociological Perspectives on Education Summary Grid
A Level Sociology – Perspectives on Education Summary Grid A summary of the Functionalist, Marxist, New Right, Late Modern/ New
education, Essay plans
Evaluate the Marxist View of the Role of Education in Society
An essay evaluating the Marxist view of education covering ideological state apparatus, correspondence principle, the reproduction and legitimation of class inequality.
participant observation, research methods
Participant Observation in Social Research
Participant Observation is a qualitative research method in which the researcher joins in with the group under investigation. This post explores the theoretical, practical and ethical advantages and disadvantages of participant observation