SOCIOLOGY CURRICULUM

Introduction to Sociology (what is society, norms, values, roles)

Family & Relationships (types of family, roles within the family, childhood)

Culture & Identity (culture, subculture, diversity, stereotypes)

Education (purpose of school, hidden curriculum, achievement factors)

Socialisation (primary and secondary socialisation, peer influence, media)

Inequality Basics (gender, class, ethnicity, opportunities)

Community & Belonging (local communities, social cohesion, migration)

Crime & Deviance (rules, laws, consequences, peer pressure)

Research Skills (basic surveys, questionnaires, observing)

Families & Households (changes in family, marriage, divorce, modern trends)

Education (achievement, teacher expectations, school structures)

Identity & Diversity (social identity, stereotypes, discrimination)

Media & Society (representation in media, influence on attitudes, social media)

Crime & Deviance (types of crime, youth crime, prevention)

Social Inequality (gender roles, class structure, opportunities)

Politics & Power (government, democracy, participation)

Research Methods (questionnaires, interviews, ethical issues)

Community Studies (case studies, group projects, local issues)

Social Structures (family, education, religion, media, economy)

Crime & Deviance (causes of crime, theories, policing, punishment)

Social Inequality (wealth, poverty, social mobility)

Education & Achievement (policies, equality of opportunity, differences in achievement)

Media & Influence (ownership, representation, effects on behaviour)

Identity & Social Class (youth cultures, lifestyles, consumption)

Politics & Society (citizenship, democracy, voting, political parties)

Research Methods (experiments, secondary sources, reliability, validity)

Current Social Issues (inequality, racism, sexism, globalisation)

The Sociological Approach (key perspectives: functionalism, Marxism, feminism, interactionism)

Families & Education (theories of family, education policies, achievement differences)

Research Methods (designing research, reliability, validity, ethics)

Crime & Deviance (theories of crime, statistics, social control, punishment)

Media & Power (media ownership, influence, representation, stereotypes)

Social Inequality (gender, ethnicity, class, age, power structures)

Revision & Exam Practice (key concepts, perspectives, essay skills)

Investigative Projects (mini research tasks, presentations)

Evaluation & Reflection (linking theory to current issues, self-assessment)

Social Structure & Culture (roles, norms, values, socialisation)  

Family & Education (types of families, education systems, social inequalities)  

Research Methods (observations, surveys, interviews, data interpretation)  

Crime & Deviance (causes, theories, social control, media influence)  

Social Stratification (class, gender, ethnicity, inequality, opportunity)  

Exam Practice (past papers, timed essays, source evaluation)  

Revision & Problem Solving (mixed topics, exam-style questions)  

Independent Research (case studies, projects, critical evaluation)  

Preparation for Post-16 Sociology Study (research skills, advanced theory)

Introduction to Society (basic social roles, norms, communities)  

Family & School (types of families, school life, rules, cooperation)  

Observation Skills (simple surveys, interviews, note-taking)  

Behaviour & Social Rules (understanding acceptable behaviour, fairness)  

Community & Relationships (friendships, teamwork, social roles)  

Practical Activities (group work, projects, presentations)  

Revision & Consolidation (all prior topics, simple exercises)  

Reflection & Discussion (peer feedback, understanding perspectives)  

Preparation for Next Stage (transition to GCSE or vocational courses)

Advanced Social Theory (functionalism, Marxism, feminism, postmodernism)  

Education & Family (inequalities, policies, comparative studies)  

Research Methods (quantitative & qualitative, ethics, analysis)  

 Crime & Deviance (advanced theories, social control, media, global perspectives)  

Social Stratification (class, gender, ethnicity, opportunity, policy implications)  

Independent Projects (extended research, essays, case studies)  

Revision & Exam Preparation (past papers, timed essays, critical analysis)  

Problem Solving & Application (evaluating sociological arguments, real-world issues)  

Preparation for University & Careers (research, report writing, critical thinking)