You are all citizens of society! You are born into a society which already exists and as an active citizen it is important that you try and understand it . Sociology will help you understand the relationship between society and the individual by focusing on some key questions. How do we become human? Is it nature or nurture?

How does society shape our life and the choices we make ? What impact does class, gender and ethnicity have on our life courses? Sociology is a toolkit which encourages you to explore such questions and provides answers as to how and why society and culture changes and evolves over time . Get on board and understand the social world in which you live .

The GCSE course covers many different aspects of society . They include ;

Families and Households

Education .

Class, gender and ethnicity ,

Poverty and inequality

Crime and Deviance

Research methods .

NO Coursework . You will sit two examination papers at the end of Year 11

Both papers are 1 hr 45 mins - each accounts for 50% of the total mark .

You will develop a range of transferable skills . They include ;

- An ability to analyse and evaluate information of various sorts

- An ability to construct a balanced and coherent argument and then draw reasonable

conclusions

- An ability to articulate your views with confidence in front of others and argue your case .

- An ability to empathise with the situation of others

An alert, receptive and enquiring mind.

A desire to engage in debate and a thirst to learn more .

It will help you empathise with the situation of others and develop a sense of active citizenship . It will also help make you aware of the complex and multi cultural environment which is now UK society .

A qualification in Sociology is non vocational and will help prepare you for a wide range of College and Sixth Form courses, both BTEC and A level. The focus on reading, extended writing and the analysis and evaluation of information means that sociology forms a particular good fit with subjects such as history, politics, psychology, geography and criminology. Of course, many GCSE students are inspired and go on to study A level sociology. There are several past students who are now sociology teachers themselves!

In terms of career options, sociology equips you with a broad palette of skills and abilities which are attractive to many employers. However, one of the major strengths is that it does not tie you down to a narrow range of future career options. Frequently sociology students go on to become nurses, police officers, teachers, midwives, social workers/probation officers/prison staff. Others may go into areas such as business and management .

Your teacher will be happy to share knowledge of linked professions with you.

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