United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 12 Sociology.
This Year 12 Sociology curriculum introduces students to the core themes of socialisation, culture, and identity, alongside the structural analysis of education and the family. Students will develop critical thinking skills by evaluating sociological theories and applying research methods to contemporary British society.
01Education and Sociological Theory
An exploration of the role of the education system in society, examining differential achievement and the impact of educational policies.
Exploring functionalist, Marxist, and feminist perspectives on the role of education in society.
Analysing how social class, gender, and ethnicity impact educational attainment in the UK.
Investigating labelling, self-fulfilling prophecies, and the formation of pupil subcultures.
Evaluating the impact of government policies on education from the 1944 Education Act to the present day.
02Sociological Research Methods
A comprehensive guide to the quantitative and qualitative methods sociologists use to research society.
Examining the use of questionnaires, structured interviews, and official statistics in sociological research.
Exploring participant observation, unstructured interviews, and the use of personal documents.
Understanding how sociologists select topics, formulate hypotheses, and operationalise concepts.
03Families and Households
An analysis of changing family patterns, gender roles, and the social construction of childhood in the UK.
Analysing trends in marriage, divorce, cohabitation, and the increasing diversity of family structures.
Investigating the domestic division of labour, decision-making, and the impact of feminism on family life.
Examining the social construction of childhood and how the status of children has changed over time.
Exploring the impact of birth rates, death rates, and migration on family structures and society.
04Culture and Identity
An investigation into how culture is defined and how individual and social identities are constructed.
Defining high culture, popular culture, subculture, and global culture.
Understanding primary and secondary socialisation and the agencies involved in transmitting culture.
Analysing how social class, gender, ethnicity, and age shape individual and social identities.