Sociology focuses on the relationship between individuals and the society in which they live. It encourages an investigation and understanding of cultural and identity issues found within modern society. In addition, it includes a study of research findings and evaluation of sociological research methods. Course Content: Year 12 Families and Households: Focuses on family structure, government policy, the nature of childhood, demographic changes and their impact on the family. Education: Areas include the role and purpose of education, reasons for differential achievement, the significance of educational policy changes and an understanding of research methods. Year 13 Beliefs in Society: Includes the relationship between religious belief, social change and stability, links between different social groups and spiritual organisations and the extent of secularisation. Crime and Deviance: Areas include social groups and crime rates, theories of crime, crime control and punishment, theory and methods.