Sociology

Paper 1:

• Introduction to scoiological theory and research methods
• Education
• Families

Paper 2:

• The sociology of crime and deviance
• Who has power within society?
• Social inequality

• Sociology is the study of society and what influences them. It is a science so there are many research methods. People conform to many forms of society, such as a community of social traits.
• Tthe study began with the French Revolution (1789-99)
• The first person to use the term was a French writer, Auguste Comte, although he preferred "social physics".

Consensus - they see society in a positive light. They study different functions and interactions of different social groups.

Conflict - they belived in societies being based of power. Those with power in society keep hold of it by exploiting other groups.

• Consumerism - a desire to buy and use consumer products for their use and gratification
• New social movements - an informally organised group who support a particular cause or promote certain interests
• Progress - beliefe in the continuous improvement of society
• Sociological debate - discussions between sociologists about how to best understand the nature of society
• Unit of consimption - the family unit consumes the products if industrial society by purchasing goods and services.