Margaret Thatcher said that there is “no such thing as society”. However, the point of sociology is to demonstrate just how strong the social forces that organize society in very different ways are. Throughout the course, you will see how society shapes the different opportunities that people have. For example, where you were born, and when, has radically shaped much of what you know and what you can do. After encountering sociology, you may never see the world again in the same way. The need to understand the society in which we live now is urgent. The pace of change continues to be so rapid that the elderly Orville Wright (1871-1948) – the first person to fly an aircraft a few meters (1903) – could have met the teenager, Neil Armstrong (born 1930), who was to be the first human being to walk on the Moon (1969). Although such momentous achievements have been made, the fact remains that on planet Earth 18 children die every minute as a consequence of malnutrition. Therefore, a sociologist asks whether we are in a society dominated by a ruling class who control and exploits us or whether individual self-interest is a good thing as it promotes innovation and economic growth. It also asks whether we are ‘socialized’ to accept certain values and norms or whether we are independent thinkers free to make our own choices in life. The A-level courses should enable you to: • Acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary social pressures and structures. • Appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate. • Understand sociological methodology and a range of research methods.
5 Grades 5+ at GCSE. GCSE Maths Grade 4+, GCSE English Grade 5+. The most important qualification is a sense of commitment and a willingness to work hard at a subject which can sometimes be difficult to grasp at first.
The whole course is assessed by examination at the end of the year. There is no coursework. At A-level all three papers consist of two-hour examinations.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Woodrow Drive, Redditch, B98 7UH |
Margaret Thatcher said that there is “no such thing as society”. However, the point of sociology is to demonstrate just how strong the social forces that organize society in very different ways are. Throughout the course, you will see how society shapes the different opportunities that people have. For example, where you were born, and when, has radically shaped much of what you know and what you can do. After encountering sociology, you may never see the world again in the same way. The need to understand the society in which we live now is urgent. The pace of change continues to be so rapid that the elderly Orville Wright (1871-1948) – the first person to fly an aircraft a few meters (1903) – could have met the teenager, Neil Armstrong (born 1930), who was to be the first human being to walk on the Moon (1969). Although such momentous achievements have been made, the fact remains that on planet Earth 18 children die every minute as a consequence of malnutrition. Therefore, a sociologist asks whether we are in a society dominated by a ruling class who control and exploits us or whether individual self-interest is a good thing as it promotes innovation and economic growth. It also asks whether we are ‘socialized’ to accept certain values and norms or whether we are independent thinkers free to make our own choices in life. The A-level courses should enable you to: • Acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary social pressures and structures. • Appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate. • Understand sociological methodology and a range of research methods.
5 Grades 5+ at GCSE. GCSE Maths Grade 4+, GCSE English Grade 5+. The most important qualification is a sense of commitment and a willingness to work hard at a subject which can sometimes be difficult to grasp at first.
The whole course is assessed by examination at the end of the year. There is no coursework. At A-level all three papers consist of two-hour examinations.