An overview of the key issues on religion

Basic notes for development and understanding of this topic. Includes: Stereotyping and the media Positive and negative stereotypes Stereotypes and sociology

What is a nationality? Upon completion of viewing this slide show on National Identity the student should be aware of: How national identities are formed. How much control people have in shaping their own national identities. The uncertainties about national identity that exist in the contemporary British society. The use of symbols and rituals in constructing and reinforcing national identity. How globalisation is affecting national identity.

Introduction: Official Crime Statistics (OCR) revealed how recorded crime appears to be a masculine activity (87% of all recorded crime) Victorians explained women’s conformity with biological theory, sociologists favour socialisation, social control and postmodern concept of ‘transgression’. Crime, delinquency and deviance viewed as a (working-class) male thing, that usually ends as they ‘settled down’. However, the growth of laddette behaviour is challenging the implied links between deviance and masculinity.

Introductory material to encourage thought. Includes: Biological theories Social Psychology Structural theories of crime Labelling theories Sub-cultural theories of crime

What you may need to be familiar with in studying this course. A guide to students as to what they will be learning over the course and what they need to learn. This could also be used by teachers as a guide to planning lessons.

A fun revision poem on Subcultural theories of crime and deviance.

A classroom activity targeting both AO1 and AO2

Following this Slide Show you should: Be aware of the influence of Emile Durkheim and his concept of anomie in explaining crime. Be familiar with Robert Merton’s development of anomie in his ‘anomic paradigm’. Recognise the link of Hirschi’s bonds of attachment with anomie theory. Be aware of the link between family and crime and how it might fit in with anomie. Be critically aware of the strengths and weaknesses of anomie theory as an explanation of crime.

GCSE Sociology resources including presentation, activity and worksheet. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

Examination style scripts have been annotated for classroom analysis. This document can be used in different ways. Download it and use it with your classes to look at examination skills. It will work in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation on the NGfL Cymru site which looks at improving grades. Use it onscreen with the reviewing toolbar option switched on. You will reveal a commentary on the examples that are shown. Opt for ‘Final Showing Markup’ in the drop down menu if you want the comments, or ‘Final’ if you do not

Defining the family. Objectives of this powerpoint: After viewing this slide show the student should be aware of: Why the family is important in acquiring culture. How the family may be defined. Is the family universal?

Can you recognise the important theories and evaluate them? Theory of Crime: Revision Exercise.

How are NRMs defined? An activity sheet. Key skills: Communication ICT Sociological skill: Knowledge and understanding

Template for writing an opinion piece.

Key theorists in their own words, to learn and revise. Guide for teachers for the poster making activity. Includes pictures of each theorist.

Marxist and Functionalist theory of the part played by education in society.

Following this Slide Show you should: Be able to define deviance and crime. Be aware that both deviance and crime are social constructions. Be aware that deviance and crime can vary between cultures. Be aware that deviance and crime can vary across time. Be aware of Howard Becker's view that no action in itself is deviant until defined as such. Be aware that deviant and criminal behaviour are controlled by rules, social mores and sanctions.

A short revision summary on the National Curriculum. Includes: Curriculum Background Curriculum 2000 Criticisms of the National Curriculum

A lesson plan and stimulus sheets to encourage communication key skills.