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Welcome to AS Sociology! Miss Afonso

Welcome to AS Sociology! Miss Afonso. The study of how society is organised and how we experience life Looking at how cultures differ The impact that culture, media, gender, religion, ethnicity has on us and our opportunities in life. How our identity is formed.

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Welcome to AS Sociology! Miss Afonso

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  1. Welcome to AS Sociology!Miss Afonso • The study of how society is organised and how we experience life • Looking at how cultures differ • The impact that culture, media, gender, religion, ethnicity has on us and our opportunities in life. • How our identity is formed

  2. What to expect from AS Sociology The AS exam consists of 2 parts, each is worth 50%. Unit G671- Exploring socialisation, culture and identity. -Exam in JUNE is 1.5 hours and has 4 questions. Pre-released data. -There will be a mock exam in January to prepare you Unit G671 with Ms Jude- Exam is in June. Answer 2 questions.

  3. What is expected from you • Attend every lesson! • You will be given reading to do before lessons- you MUST ensure you have done this before the lesson • Complete all homework which is set on time • Come and find me after school if you need help with anything

  4. Key words: Norms, Values, Agents of Socialisation, Primary Socialisation, Secondary Socialisation All (D/C grade): Understand what is meant by norms and values and can identify ways in which these are formed Most (C/B grade): Explain the difference between norms and values and discuss the role that agents of socialisation play in forming norms and values Some (B/A grade): Can discuss the merits and impact of agents of socialisation on society?

  5. What are norms and values? Unwritten rules which influence our behaviours and actions. These are learnt actions. Norms Values A code of conduct which we live by. These are often linked to our ‘moral conscience’. Challenge! What is the difference between norms and values?

  6. In pairs, brainstorm all the norms and values you can see in these pictures. Extension: Where do you think they learn these norms and values?

  7. Socialisation is the process through which we learn about our culture. Our culture is taught to us through agents of socialisation. E.g. Our families Task: In pairs, discuss what the other agents of socialisation are. Extension: ‘Social Institutions socialise individuals into a system of norms and values that will guide their future behaviour and thinking’ Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer

  8. Family The Media Peers Schools Schools Religion Social groups The Government The Workplace

  9. Key words: Norms, Values, Agents of Socialisation, Primary Socialisation, Secondary Socialisation All (D/C grade): Understand what is meant by norms and values and can identify ways in which these are formed Most (C/B grade): Explain the difference between norms and values and discuss the role that agents of socialisation play in forming norms and values Some (B/A grade): Can discuss the merits and impact of agents of socialisation on society?

  10. Are these norms and values associated with British culture? EATING WITH OUR HANDS GOING TO SCHOOL UNTIL 17 (AT LEAST) SITTING AROUND THE TABLE ON CHAIRS WHEN WE EAT MOST FAMILIES LIVE IN THREE GENERATION HOMES (GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS AND CHILDREN WE LIKE TO WAIT IN LINE FOR OUR TURN- QUEING Would we have the same norms and values if we didn’t grow up in Britain? Consider the agents of socialisation- what would happen to us if we didn’t have any to influence our norms and values?

  11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93HymGXC_wM • Watch the following clip on Oxana-Malaya. During the video make notes on: • Which agents of socialisation Oxana had access to • What does this case tell us about the importance of socialisation (how we learn about the norms and values of our culture) • Extension: What was the most important thing lacking with Oxana-malaya? Why do you think this?

  12. Key words: Norms, Values, Agents of Socialisation, Primary Socialisation, Secondary Socialisation All (D/C grade): Understand what is meant by norms and values and can identify ways in which these are formed Most (C/B grade): Explain the difference between norms and values and discuss the role that agents of socialisation play in forming norms and values Some (B/A grade): Can discuss the merits and impact of agents of socialisation on society?

  13. Plenary: • Tell me: • one thing you have learned about sociology today • one thing you are looking forward to learning. • Is there anything you are worried about in AS Sociology? Homework: read the sheet you have been given-Body Language of the Nacirema for tomorrow’s lesson!!

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