A-Level sociology AQA - Theory & methods. The Suicide debate & Phenomenology

This is an A-level Sociology lesson (AQA) which forms part of the Theory and Methods Unit. This lesson specifically covers The Suicide debate (Durkheim, Douglas & Atkinson) and then moved on to Phenomenology. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 15 slides on the power point.

Included:

• Education recap, true or false activity. Answers provided.
• Mini quiz on Symbolic Interactionism. Answers included on the slide.
• Intro the Suicide debate - why it is useful?
• Worksheet attached as a separate document, space for pupils to make notes on each theory/ idea.
• Explanation of Durkheim’s ideas, linking to official statistics, types of suicide and evaluation.
• Explanation of Dougalas views on suicide.
• Explanation on Atkinson’s views on suicide.
• Explanation of Phenomenology, including Typifications.
• Worksheet for students to summaries each Social Action theory. Attached as a separate document.