Sociology

Intent

At BBG we follow the AQA GCSE specification. GCSE Sociology provides our pupils with the necessary foundation on the major sociological topics such as crime and deviance, research methods, families and social stratification to allow pupils to continue to A-Level post-16 if they chose. Sociology helps students develop a wide range of knowledge and understanding about society at a local and global level and how sociologists’ study and understand its structures, processes and issues. The aim of the Sociology curriculum is to equip students with appropriate knowledge and the skills needed to understand and explain the causes of global human interaction whilst opening up discussions between pupils. Pupils not only acquire worldly knowledge but a critical understanding of contemporary society and social changes that impact their own lives and others across the country. We want pupils to be able to think analytically, establishing connections in their learning to ensure logical conclusions are reached in all applied and non-applied contexts. The curriculum provides opportunities to inspire a curiosity and fascination about the world that we live in. The study of other cultures helps to provide a depth of study along with an appreciation of the society we all live in.

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