Sociology Curriculum 2021/22
KS4 Year 9 |
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Autumn |
An introduction to Sociology Key concepts and processes of cultural transmission: Key sociological concepts Debates over the acquisition of identity The process of socialisation |
Spring |
Education Sociological theories of the role of education Processes within schools affecting educational achievement Patterns of educational achievement Factors affecting educational achievement |
Summer |
Family 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 |
KS4 Year 10 |
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Autumn |
Family 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 |
Spring |
Crime & Deviance Social construction of concepts of crime and deviance Social control Patterns of criminal Sociological theories and explanations of deviance and criminal behaviour (structural, subcultural, interactionist and feminist) Sources of data on crime |
Summer |
Social Stratification 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 |
KS4 Year 11 |
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Autumn |
Education Sociological theories of the role of education Processes within schools affecting educational achievement Patterns of educational achievement Factors affecting educational achievement Family 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 |
Spring |
Targeted Revision based on Question Level Analysis from Mock Exam |
Summer |