The GCSE Sociology subject content for AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance) includes the following topics:
The sociological approach
Understanding the nature of society and social behaviour
Key concepts such as socialisation, social structure, and social inequality
The relationship between individuals and society
Social structures, social processes and social issues
The role of social structures such as family, education, and the media in shaping society
The impact of social processes such as globalisation, urbanisation, and demographic change
Key social issues such as crime, deviance, and social stratification
Research methods
The different types of research methods used in sociology, including surveys, interviews, and experiments
The advantages and disadvantages of different research methods
How to design and carry out research studies
The family
The changing nature of the family and family diversity
The functions of the family and its role in socialisation
The impact of social change on the family
Education
The role of education in society
The impact of social class, ethnicity, and gender on educational achievement
Educational policies and their impact on social inequality
Crime and deviance
The definition and measurement of crime and deviance
The social distribution of crime and deviance
Explanations for criminal and deviant behaviour
Social inequality
The nature and extent of social inequality
The relationship between social class, gender, ethnicity, and social inequality
The impact of social inequality on life chances and opportunities
Power, politics and the media
The role of power in society
The different forms of power, including economic, political, and cultural
The relationship between power, politics, and the media
The GCSE Sociology subject content for AQA is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key sociological concepts and issues, as well as the skills necessary to design and carry out research studies.
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