“The function of sociology, as of every science, is to reveal that which is hidden”
– Pierre Bourdieu
Powerful Knowledge in Sociology
The overall aim of sociology is to encourage students to look at the world in a more critical way and question why society functions in the way that it does. Powerful knowledge in sociology equips students with an understanding of the inequalities and power balances that exist in society, the changes that have occurred in society, and the skills to understand and debate a wide range of issues.
Curriculum Features
The sociology curriculum offers students a key focus on society in the UK today, looking back to how society has arrived at its current position.
The sociology curriculum aims to give students a broad understanding of the structures and processes that exist in society through the study of a range of perspectives such as Functionalism, Marxism and Feminism.
Students examine families, education, crime and stratification and how groups may experience advantage or disadvantage in these areas. Through studying sociology, students will develop critical thinking skills and be able to debate current affairs. Students are encouraged to seek out knowledge and experience that enhances and adds to their learning.
Co-curricular Enrichment
- Students are encouraged to complete wider reading of fiction and non-fiction texts and attend the Diversity Club.
- Students are consistently encouraged to be using the media to add to their knowledge of sociology and find current, real-life examples of sociology in the real world that could be used as examples and evidence in their written work.