Sociology
GCSE Sociology is offered at KS4
In Sociology students follow the Eduqas GCSE specification. It helps students to gain knowledge and understanding of key concepts & processes of cultural transmission and issues through the study of families, education, social stratification and crime and deviance.
Students will develop their analytical, assimilation and communication skills by comparing and contrasting perspectives on a variety of social issues, constructing reasoned arguments, making substantiated judgements and drawing reasoned conclusions.
By studying sociology, students will develop transferable skills including how to:
- Investigate facts and make deductions.
- Develop opinions and new ideas on social issues.
- Analyse and better understand the social world.
Sociology curriculum overview 2023-2024 KS4
| Year 10 Component 1 |
Unit 1 Key concepts and processes of cultural transmission |
Unit 2 Families |
Unit 3 Education |
Unit 4 Sociological Research Methods |
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Key sociological concepts. Debate over the acquisition of identity. The process of socialisation. |
Family diversity Social changes and family structures. Social changes and family relationships. Sociological theories of the role of the family. Criticisms of family |
Sociological theories of the role of education. Processes inside school Patterns of educational achievement Factors affecting educational achievement. |
Usefulness of different types of data. Methods of research. Sampling processes. Practical issues affecting research. Ethical issues affecting research. |
| Year 11 Component 2 |
Unit 1 Social differentiation and Stratification |
Unit 2 Crime and deviance |
Unit 3 Applied methods of sociological enquiry |
Unit 4 Revision Component 1 & 2 |
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Sociological theories of stratification. Different forms and sources of power and authority. Equality / inequality In relation to class, gender, ethnicity, age, disability and sexuality. Factors which may influence access to life chances and power. Poverty as a social issue. |
Social construction of concepts of crime and deviance. Social control. Patterns of criminal and deviant behaviour. Sociological theories and explanations of deviance and criminal behaviour Sources of data on crime. |
The process of research design. Interpreting date |
| Subject Documents |
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| WJEC Eduqas GCSE in Sociology Specification |