Sociology

Assessment

Paper 1 - Socialisation, culture and identity Introduces students to key themes of socialisation, identity and culture, which are developed in closer study of one of three contexts: 1. Families and relationships 2. Youth subcultures 3. Media. Exam: 1hour 30 minutes Paper 2 - Researching and understanding social inequalities Explores the methods of sociological enquiry and uses the context of social difference and inequality to develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary social processes. This fosters the development of critical thinking around social diversity in terms of social class, gender, ethnicity and age. Exam: 2 hours 15 minutes 54 Paper 3 - Debates in contemporary society This component introduces students to contemporary theoretical debates and how they relate to global society. Section A is a compulsory topic, ‘Globalisation and the digital social world’. Section B students choose one of the three following options: ● Crime and deviance ● Education ● Religion, belief and faith. Exam: 2 hours