GCSE Sociology [WJEC/ EDUQAS]- Functionalist perspective of stratification.

This is a GCSE Sociology lesson which focuses on the social stratification and differentiation unit. The lesson is about the Functionalist perspective on stratification. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and the power point has a total of 10 slides.

Included:

• Starter, retrieval practice of the education unit. Crossword. Attached as a separate document.
• Title page- students to remind themselves what is meant by social stratification.
• Why is there social stratification? - video clip task, link on the pp. Question sheet to go with it, attached as a separate document.
• Overview of functionalism and stratification- questions for discussion.
• Functionalism and rewards.
• Why do some jobs lead to more status and privilege?
• Social stratification and role allocation.
• The New Right and stratification. With references to Saunders.
• Evaluation.
• Overview quick quiz- questions and answers on power point.