Sociology is about making sense of the society we live in. It helps us to understand why people behave in the way that they do. It unpicks the thread of our experiences throughout life and shapes our way of thinking. You will form new perspectives of society whilst studying the following topics: Education: This unit allows you to critically analyse the education system and question a social institution you are actively a member of. Students will investigate the educational differences in achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society. Families and households: You will compare the contemporary household to the traditional family and how changing patterns of marriage, cohabitation and gender roles have impacted the various family roles. Crime and deviance: In this topic, you will cover the social distribution of crime and deviance by ethnicity, gender and social class. Students will also research crime in contemporary society, the media and crime, green crime, human rights and state crimes. Beliefs in society: Involves researching into religious ideologies and the relationship between science and religion, including both Christian and non-Christian religious traditions. You will learn about the changes in religion and social stability and the emergence of new religious organisations, including cults, sects and denominations. Theory and methods: You will debate whether the study of sociology is subjective or objective and if it can ever be value free. You will gain a deeper insight into the different sociological perspectives and the relationship between sociology and social policy. How will success help me to continue with my education or secure a good career? All of the content that is covered and the skills that are developed help with success in a range of careers such as politics, teaching, journalism, social work, marketing, public relations, counselling and advertising.
Grade 5 in GCSE English language or literature and Grade 6 in any GCSE humanities subject
This course is assessed by three written examination.
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Region | London |
Local Authority | Ealing |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ |
Sociology is about making sense of the society we live in. It helps us to understand why people behave in the way that they do. It unpicks the thread of our experiences throughout life and shapes our way of thinking. You will form new perspectives of society whilst studying the following topics: Education: This unit allows you to critically analyse the education system and question a social institution you are actively a member of. Students will investigate the educational differences in achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society. Families and households: You will compare the contemporary household to the traditional family and how changing patterns of marriage, cohabitation and gender roles have impacted the various family roles. Crime and deviance: In this topic, you will cover the social distribution of crime and deviance by ethnicity, gender and social class. Students will also research crime in contemporary society, the media and crime, green crime, human rights and state crimes. Beliefs in society: Involves researching into religious ideologies and the relationship between science and religion, including both Christian and non-Christian religious traditions. You will learn about the changes in religion and social stability and the emergence of new religious organisations, including cults, sects and denominations. Theory and methods: You will debate whether the study of sociology is subjective or objective and if it can ever be value free. You will gain a deeper insight into the different sociological perspectives and the relationship between sociology and social policy. How will success help me to continue with my education or secure a good career? All of the content that is covered and the skills that are developed help with success in a range of careers such as politics, teaching, journalism, social work, marketing, public relations, counselling and advertising.
Grade 5 in GCSE English language or literature and Grade 6 in any GCSE humanities subject
This course is assessed by three written examination.