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Values - GCSE Sociology Definition

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In GCSE Sociology, 'values' are the beliefs and ideas that people find important and meaningful in their lives. These are the things that guide our decisions and behaviour, like being honest, caring about others, or working hard. Values can vary between different cultures, societies, and even between different groups within a society. They help shape the norms and rules in a community, influencing how people should act and what is seen as right or wrong. For students, understanding values help to explain why people behave the way they do and how societies are organised.

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Raj joined Save My Exams in 2024 as a Senior Content Creator for Psychology & Sociology. Prior to this, she spent fifteen years in the classroom, teaching hundreds of GCSE and A Level students. She has experience as Subject Leader for Psychology and Sociology, and her favourite topics to teach are research methods (especially inferential statistics!) and attachment. She has also successfully taught a number of Level 3 subjects, including criminology, health & social care, and citizenship.

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