Sociology

Course summary

Why choose Sociology? • It is a rigorous academic subject that is also rooted in the real world. • It enables you to develop critical thinking skills, to analyze and interpret the world around you. • The subject will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in certain ways You will consider questions such as: • Why do some people join gangs? • Why do people get married or divorced? • Why do some people underachieve in school? • Why do some pupils join anti-school subcultures? • How do sociologists research society? Subject Content: • Education • Families and Households • Beliefs in Society • Crime and Deviance • Theory and Methods