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

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

Study tools

• AQA GCSE Sociology · Past Papers

Related links

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