GCSE sociology [Eduqas/ WJEC]- Global families

This is a GCSE sociology lesson which focuses on Global families. The lesson is designed to fill 90 minutes and the power point contains 12 slides.

**Included: **

-starter activity- recap/ quiz of the theories of the family.
-explanation of key concepts such as; polygamy, polandry, polygyny. Two video clips to demonstrate these ideas. Links included on the powerpoint. Encouraging students to think about the advantages and disadvantages of these types of family.
-explanation of monogamy and serial monogamy.
-explanation of arranged marriages with comparisons to the UK.
-video clip. Maasai tribe- views on arranged marriages. Link included on power point.
-explanation of the one child policy in China.
-‘life on a Kibbutz’. Video clip to show a unique way of living in Isreal, questions for students to answer whilst watching the clip. Link included.
-‘inside China’s last Matriarchy’. Explanation of what a matriarchy is, video clip- students to answer questions whilst watching the clip.
Throughout, students are encouraged to compare different family structures to that of the UK.
-plenary. Students should use the scrabble board to try and score the highest sociological key concept.