Sociology asks us to take a step back from the world we live in and to question how society works. Sociologists are particularly interested in power, inequality and social order, and look at the ways in which gender, ethnicity and social class can influence our lives. If you have found yourself asking questions about the way society works, then Sociology may be what you have been looking for. You will develop your ability to evaluate the evidence, present logical arguments and deepen your understanding of the society in which we live. Year 1 Education We’ll look at why we have an education system and why it is that some groups in society seem to come away with better grades and qualifications than others. You’ll gain an understanding of the role of social class, ethnicity and gender in this and how what goes on inside the school can have an impact on achievement. Families and Households What do we mean by a family and why is the family seen as a key feature of any society? Other areas we’ll look at include our changing views of childhood and the ways in which families are becoming increasingly diverse. Research Methods This topic focuses on the different approaches we can use to find out about society. Whether it’s using questionnaires or undercover observations, each method has its strengths and limitations. Year 2 Beliefs in Society How do people make sense of the world around them? Science and religion are two major areas we’ll look at here. What do we mean by “religion” and what role do traditional religions, cults and sects have in society today? Crime and Deviance How can we explain people’s involvement in criminal and deviant acts? Are crime statistics to be trusted and how might we prevent crime? We’ll also look at environmental crimes and consider the ways in which governments may be involved in criminal activities. Theory and Methods Which theory to explain how society works seems most useful? Here we’ll deepen our appreciation of some of the main sociological theories such as Marxism, Feminism and Postmodernism, as well as developing our understanding of the research approaches studied in year 1.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU |
Sociology asks us to take a step back from the world we live in and to question how society works. Sociologists are particularly interested in power, inequality and social order, and look at the ways in which gender, ethnicity and social class can influence our lives. If you have found yourself asking questions about the way society works, then Sociology may be what you have been looking for. You will develop your ability to evaluate the evidence, present logical arguments and deepen your understanding of the society in which we live. Year 1 Education We’ll look at why we have an education system and why it is that some groups in society seem to come away with better grades and qualifications than others. You’ll gain an understanding of the role of social class, ethnicity and gender in this and how what goes on inside the school can have an impact on achievement. Families and Households What do we mean by a family and why is the family seen as a key feature of any society? Other areas we’ll look at include our changing views of childhood and the ways in which families are becoming increasingly diverse. Research Methods This topic focuses on the different approaches we can use to find out about society. Whether it’s using questionnaires or undercover observations, each method has its strengths and limitations. Year 2 Beliefs in Society How do people make sense of the world around them? Science and religion are two major areas we’ll look at here. What do we mean by “religion” and what role do traditional religions, cults and sects have in society today? Crime and Deviance How can we explain people’s involvement in criminal and deviant acts? Are crime statistics to be trusted and how might we prevent crime? We’ll also look at environmental crimes and consider the ways in which governments may be involved in criminal activities. Theory and Methods Which theory to explain how society works seems most useful? Here we’ll deepen our appreciation of some of the main sociological theories such as Marxism, Feminism and Postmodernism, as well as developing our understanding of the research approaches studied in year 1.
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