Why study GCSE Sociology?
Sociology is a fascinating subject because it involves the study of everything around us – society. In the process of studying Sociology you will be able to bring your own wider experiences to the classroom to help in the study of topics like the family etc. You will also be able to constantly apply what you learn in the classroom to help you to have a deeper understanding of social life, and be a more informed and reflective participant in it. What do I study? • The family and identity – a look at the nature of the family and how it contributes to our individual identity • Power and citizenship – a look at the nature of power, political decision making and individual political socialisation • Education – a look at the role of education, how the role and structure have changed and how different social groups experience education • Work and employment – a look at a range of issues surrounding work, such as the nature of work and leisure, unemployment and whether all social groups experi
