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Sociology AS/A2 at High Storrs School

Sociology AS/A2 at High Storrs School. Sociology is the study of human social behaviour.

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Sociology AS/A2 at High Storrs School

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  1. Sociology AS/A2 at High Storrs School Sociology is the study of human social behaviour.

  2. The sociologist is interested in all social behaviour – work, leisure, education, family life, politics, religion, crime and deviance etcSociologists are interested in WHAT behaviour there is, and WHY it is happening.

  3. Example… Crime and deviance: • What types of crime are happening in the UK? • Are some crimes on the increase? • Do some crimes occur in certain cities, or parts of cities? • Who are the criminals? • Why are certain crimes rising or falling? • Why do people commit crime – is it linked to their age, culture, gender? • Is it because of a feeling of relative deprivation?

  4. Example 2 Why are there fewer women in prison? Is it because…. • Judges are too kind • Women commit less crime • Women are socialised with dolls and boys with guns • Women have too many responsibilities to risk getting caught

  5. Theories: • Smart (1977) • Pollack (1950) • Box (1981) • Concepts: • Chivalry Thesis • Gender Socialisation • Sentencing Policy Gender and Crime • Analyse: • Criticisms • Compare

  6. This information produced from research can be used to inform decision-making in central and local government. This may lead, for example, to new policies on how to deal with crime.

  7. Specification: AQA 1191 / 2191 • AS Module 1 (1 hour written exam)* Families & Households; • AS Module 2 (2 hour written exam) Education; Sociological Methods

  8. A2 • A2 Module 3 (1 hour 30 mins written exam) Beliefs in Society; • A2 Module 4 (2 hour written exam) Crime & Deviance; Theory & Methods

  9. How is it assessed? AS: Unit 1 – 1 hour exam (20% of A2) AS: Unit 2 – 2 hour exam (30% of A2) A2: Unit 3 – 1 hour 30 mins exam (20% of A2) A3: Unit 4 – 2 hour exam (30% of A2) No coursework!

  10. What careers can Sociology lead to? Journalism, politics, local and central government, management, law, social work, police, teaching and lecturing, social research, couselling and other professional occupations.

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