Year 1 (Year 12 Content) Paper 1: Education with Research Methods (33% of the A Level): This unit introduces students to one of the key social institutions: the Education System. In Britain, all students are expected to go to school and, as such, the Education System plays an important role for society. However, who does education benefit? In this unit you will consider the role and functions of the education system, the reasons why some groups of students do better than others and the significance of educational reforms introduced by previous governments. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology: SECTION A: Families and Households (33% of the A Level): In this unit, we consider what a ‘family’ is. Does it have to be two people from the opposite sex living together, or can it be something else? We consider why the family is important in contemporary societies and the different functions that families play. We also look at the individuals that make up families and how their positions have changed over time: whilst women have made huge progress in terms of legal rights and equality the home remains a site of much injustice for many women: the family is the front line for women looking to fight inequality today. Similarly, we also examine childhood and the moral panics surrounding their abuse. Year 2 (Year 12 Content) Paper 2: Topics in Sociology: SECTION B: Stratification (33% of the A Level). An unfortunate fact of life is that what sets us apart isn't always what pushes us forward. Although our differences should lift us up, they can often do the opposite. In fact, the practice of favouring some identities above others is all too common in our society. In this unit, you will examine the way society is divided in terms of social class, gender, ethnicity, and age and the impact these divisions have on people’s life chances and the way they are treated in society. We will study how inequalities have changed over time and engage in a debate about whether our society is more equal today than it was in the past. Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Research Methods (33% of the A Level) This unit is only studied at A Level. You will examine various theories of crime and deviance and consider how and why certain acts are classified as criminal and who this benefits. You will explore how certain groups are treated by the criminal justice system and whether this reinforces stigma and inequality. You will discuss the role of crime prevention strategies and whether they are effective – for example, do we need prisons?
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Pelham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0JE |
Year 1 (Year 12 Content) Paper 1: Education with Research Methods (33% of the A Level): This unit introduces students to one of the key social institutions: the Education System. In Britain, all students are expected to go to school and, as such, the Education System plays an important role for society. However, who does education benefit? In this unit you will consider the role and functions of the education system, the reasons why some groups of students do better than others and the significance of educational reforms introduced by previous governments. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology: SECTION A: Families and Households (33% of the A Level): In this unit, we consider what a ‘family’ is. Does it have to be two people from the opposite sex living together, or can it be something else? We consider why the family is important in contemporary societies and the different functions that families play. We also look at the individuals that make up families and how their positions have changed over time: whilst women have made huge progress in terms of legal rights and equality the home remains a site of much injustice for many women: the family is the front line for women looking to fight inequality today. Similarly, we also examine childhood and the moral panics surrounding their abuse. Year 2 (Year 12 Content) Paper 2: Topics in Sociology: SECTION B: Stratification (33% of the A Level). An unfortunate fact of life is that what sets us apart isn't always what pushes us forward. Although our differences should lift us up, they can often do the opposite. In fact, the practice of favouring some identities above others is all too common in our society. In this unit, you will examine the way society is divided in terms of social class, gender, ethnicity, and age and the impact these divisions have on people’s life chances and the way they are treated in society. We will study how inequalities have changed over time and engage in a debate about whether our society is more equal today than it was in the past. Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Research Methods (33% of the A Level) This unit is only studied at A Level. You will examine various theories of crime and deviance and consider how and why certain acts are classified as criminal and who this benefits. You will explore how certain groups are treated by the criminal justice system and whether this reinforces stigma and inequality. You will discuss the role of crime prevention strategies and whether they are effective – for example, do we need prisons?