Sociology
GCSE Sociology aims to broaden students’ minds, helping them to see their world from different perspectives and in new and thought-provoking ways.
Subject Content
1. The sociological approach
2. Social structures, social processes and social issues
3. Families
4. Education
5. Crime and deviance
6. Social stratification
7. Sociological research methods
Assessment
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Paper 1: The sociology of families and education
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What's assessed
The sociology of families
The sociology of education
Relevant areas of social theory and methodology
Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.
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How it's assessed
Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
100 marks
50% of GCSE
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Questions
Section A has two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.
Section B has two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.
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Paper 2: The sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification
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What's assessed
The sociology of crime and deviance
The sociology of social stratification
Relevant areas of social theory and methodology
Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.
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How it's assessed
Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
100 marks
50% of GCSE
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Questions
Section A has two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.
Section B has two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses
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