The Sociological Approaches & Research Methods

Introduction to Sociology

What are Social Structures, Processes and Issues?

Sociological Approaches & Debates

The Founders of Sociology

The Consensus Versus Conflict Debate

Research Methods: Research Design

Aims, Hypotheses & Pilot Studies

Theoretical Factors Affecting Choice of Methods

Sampling Methods

Collecting & Analysing Data

Evaluation of Research

Research Methods: Types & Interpretation of Data

Primary Sources of Data: Quantitative Methods

Primary Sources of Data: Qualitative Methods

Secondary Sources of Data: Quantitative Methods

Secondary Sources of Data: Qualitative Methods

Interpretation of Data

Families

Functions of Families

Functionalist Views on Family

Marxist Views on Family

Feminist Views on Family

Family Forms

What is a Family?

The Rapoports & Family Diversity

Conjugal Role Relationships

Conjugal Roles

Feminist Perspective of the Conventional Family

Changing Relationships within Families

How Have Relationships Within Families Changed Over Time?

Contemporary Family Related Issues

Changes in Family Structures

Marriage & Divorce

Diverse Forms of Marriage

Changes in Divorce

Education

Roles & Functions of Education

The Purpose of Education

Functionalist View of Education

Marxist View of Education

Educational Policies & The Structure of Britain's Education System

How the Education System is Organised in Britain

Alternative Forms of Educational Provision

Education Policy: The 1988 Education Act

Education Policy: New Labour 1997

Education Policy: 2010 Educational Policy

Factors Affecting Educational Achievement: Social Class

Social Class & Education: Home Factors

Social Class & Education: School Factors

Factors Affecting Educational Achievement: Gender

Gender & Educational Achievement

Reasons For Boys' Underachievement

Factors Affecting Educational Achievement: Ethnicity

Ethnicity & Education: Home Factors

Ethnicity & Education: School Factors

Crime & Deviance

Explanations of Crime & Deviance

Social Order & Social Control

Functionalist Perspective on Crime & Deviance

Marxist Perspective on Crime & Deviance

Feminist Perspective on Crime & Deviance

Interactionist Perspective on Crime & Deviance

Sources of Statistical Data on Crime

Crime Surveys

Police Recorded Crime Statistics

Factors Affecting Criminal & Deviant Behaviour: Social Class

The Relationship Between Social Class & Crime

Factors Affecting Criminal & Deviant Behaviour: Gender

The Relationship Between Gender & Crime

The Relationship Between Gender, Crime & Poverty

Factors Affecting Criminal & Deviant Behaviour: Ethnicity

The Relationship Between Ethnicity & Crime

Factors Affecting Criminal & Deviant Behaviour: Age

The Relationship Between Age & Crime

The Media & Public Debates Over Crime

Media Reporting of Crime: Moral Panics

Public Debates Over Criminal & Deviant Behaviour

Social Stratification

Social Stratification

Forms of Social Stratification

Functionalist Theory of Social Stratification

Marxist Views of Socio-Economic Class

Stratification Based on Social Class Today

Life Chances

Inequalities Based on Gender

Inequalities Based on Ethnicity

Inequalities Based on Age

Inequalities Based on Other Factors

Studies of Affluent Workers

Social Mobility

Poverty as a Social Issue

Wealth, Income & Poverty

Social Groups Likely to Experience Poverty

Sociological Perspectives on Poverty

Addressing Poverty

Power & Authority

Sociological Perspectives on Power & Authority

Power Relationships

Exam Guidance & Skills

Exam Paper Guidance & Structure

Paper 1 Guidance

Paper 2 Guidance

Exam Assessment Objectives

Key Terms and Concepts: Families & Sociological Perspectives

Key Terms and Concepts: Education & Sociological Perspectives

Key Terms and Concepts: Crime & Deviance & Sociological Perspectives

Key Terms and Concepts: Social Stratification & Sociological Perspectives

Key Terms and Concepts: Research Methods

How to Answer Exam Questions

Answering 1-Mark Multiple Choice Questions

Answering 2-Mark Research Methods in Context Questions

Answering 3-Mark Questions

Answering 4-Mark Questions

Answering 4-Mark Research Methods in Context Questions

Answering 12-Mark Essay Questions

Study tools

• AQA GCSE Sociology · Past Papers

Related links

• GCSE Sociology · Revision Notes
• GCSE Sociology · Past Papers
• GCSE Sociology · Glossary