Sociology

Assessment

Paper 1. Education with Methods in Context: Education - we examine the role of education, differences in achievement by class, gender, ethnicity, as well as looking at education in the global context. Methods in Context - applying research methods used in education to case material. Research Methods: The design of the research used to obtain data from participants, including its strengths and limitations. Paper 2. Families and Households We explore changing patterns in and increasing diversity in family structure, gender roles and childhood. Beliefs in Society - This topic looks at religious groups from world religions to cults and helps us understand the place of religious beliefs in society today and why many people are turning away from religion. Paper 3. Crime and Deviance A look at the many explanations for crime, considering ethnic, gender and class differences. We also consider the global and modern issues such as green crime and human rights crimes as well as crime control.