OCR Sociology for A Level Book 1 notes

Full detailed knowledge organiser on Research Methods with key concepts, definitions, case studies and exam writing structure

Summery of the 5 types of culture and the 7 theory’s.

contains key terms and key sociologists for each part of topic 1 of socialisation, identity and culture.

Explain and briefly evaluate functionalism (12 marks)

I am new to this so haven’t grasped the concept fully yet. I have many more notes!!! But the ones uploaded here match up to Sociology paper 2, you will find in here my class notes on key studies for every unit 2B 20 marker along with notes on New Right views on inequality (class, ethnicity, age) and criticisms against said views. If not everything can be read due to photo quality I am happy to be messaged so I can translate for you!!

Assess the view that the nuclear family can no longer be seen as the normal family in UK society (24 marks). This essay is written in detail and fully explains the arguments on why the nuclear family isn't considered to be the ideal family type within modern society. (A+ level for A level sociology students).

Full detailed knowledge organiser on Research Methods with key concepts, definitions, case studies and exam writing structure

Assess the view that the nuclear family can no longer be seen as the normal family in UK society (24 marks). This essay is written in detail and fully explains the arguments on why the nuclear family isn't considered to be the ideal family type within modern society. (A+ level for A level sociology students).

Explain and briefly evaluate functionalism (12 marks)

I am new to this so haven’t grasped the concept fully yet. I have many more notes!!! But the ones uploaded here match up to Sociology paper 2, you will find in here my class notes on key studies for every unit 2B 20 marker along with notes on New Right views on inequality (class, ethnicity, age) and criticisms against said views. If not everything can be read due to photo quality I am happy to be messaged so I can translate for you!!

This is a 13 page document covering topics such as types of subcultures, theories of why subcultures are formed (functionalist, marxist etc) including evaluation, subcultures related to gender, class and ethnicity. Using these notes I have gained an A*

Summery of the 5 types of culture and the 7 theory’s.

contains key terms and key sociologists for each part of topic 1 of socialisation, identity and culture.

This comprises of a 14 page document, topics including types of culture, identity (national, gender, social class) and whether identities are changing or not. This provides a clear structure of the topics which can then be transferred to essays- through my own compilation of notes I have earned an A*

looks in-depth into the explanations of ethnic inequalities. it provides different studies and sociological theories. this can be used in paper 2 part B, the 20 & 40 marker. this is a really good resource for essay plans and a good resource tool