Sociology

Key Stage 4

Pupils follow the Eduqas GCSE 9-1 specification.

They will cover units that develop their understanding of the use of research methods by sociologists to investigate topics including: family, crime, education and social stratification.

The topics studied include:

Understanding Social Processes

• Key sociological concepts
• Debates over the acquisition of identity
• The process of socialisation

Families

• Family diversity and different family forms in the UK and within a global context
• Social changes and family structures
• Social changes and family relationships
• Sociological theories of the role of the family
• Criticisms of family

Education

• Sociological theories of the role of education
• Processes inside schools.
• Patterns of educational achievement
• Factors affecting educational achievement

Sociological research methods

• Usefulness of different types of data
• Methods of research
• Sampling processes
• Practical issues affecting research
• Ethical issues affecting research

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/media/jk2duibm/eduqas-gcse-sociology-spec-from-2017-eng.pdf