Blog and updates
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6 Sept 2017
The Future of GCSEs
The first GCSE exams took place in 1988 where they replaced a previous qualification system consisting of O-Levels (Ordinary Level) and CSEs (Certificates of Secondary Education). O-Levels were...
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5 Sept 2017
Arranged marriages into a board game
An interesting BBC video came out recently which was discussing arranged marriages in South Asian communities. The video talks through the idea of marriage in a unique way, by allowing the concept...
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4 Sept 2017
Identify is more than one thing...
When looking at identity, it’s important to remember that individuals are not one type in isolation. This is often something overlooked by students when learning the culture and identity unit. The...
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1 Sept 2017
Gender Specific Toys
Many sociologists argue that gender stereotypes develop from a young age, starting with the toys that they are given to play with. The following BBC video turns this idea on its head and...
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31 Aug 2017
Should we surprised by the gender pay gap?
In mid-July the BBC released the salaries of their top-paid stars. Chris Evans is reported as being the best paid star, receiving over £2m in 2016-2017, compared to the highest paid female star...
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30 Aug 2017
Modern Day Slavery
It is estimated that over 21 million people are living as slaves around the world. The following video highlights the issue and could provide context for a discussion that would fit within a number...
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29 Aug 2017
A New Academic Year: An Introduction to Sociology
As the new academic year approaches attention turns to new cohorts of Sociology students who may be picking up the subject for the first time. One of the first questions Sociology teachers are...
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23 Aug 2017
Six social classes: Which are you?
Australia has six social classes, according to new research from social scientists at the Australian National University. They claim that the old working v middle class divide is far less relevant...
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22 Aug 2017
Education and Social Mobility in the UK - Lots of Change & Investment, but Little Effect
A useful summary of an upcoming Sociology lecture here from Dr John Goldthorpe is useful for learning more about the impact of education on social mobility.
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22 Aug 2017
Stone, Aniston and Lawrence & Co Paid Nowhere Near as Much as the Lads
A hit tip to Katie Bee over on the AQA A Level Sociology Facebook Group for spotting this topical example of gender inequality.
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18 Aug 2017
A Level Sociology Uncovered: An Analysis of The AQA Linear Results by Paper, Topic and Question Type
It’s been less than 24 hours since the publication of the first ever linear results, and teachers are already thinking ahead to September to look at how they can support their students in 2017/18....
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18 Aug 2017
Grade Boundaries for A Level Sociology
On this page, you will find an overview of AS and A Level Grade boundaries for 2016 and 2017 (AQA), as well as the paper boundaries for papers this year’s AS and linear A Level (AQA and OCR). A...
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17 Aug 2017
The Highs and Lows of AS and A-Level Sociology. What Do the Numbers Tell Us…?
After two years of hard work, the results are now in. But what do the numbers tell us about AS and A-Level Sociology…
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10 Aug 2017
Identity is more than one thing...
When looking at identity, it is important to remember that individuals are never one type in isolation. Sunny Gunessee discovers a BBC clip on how the traditions and stereotypes associated with...
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17 Jul 2017
A Level Sociology on the UP - but is AS on the way OUT?
The latest A Level entry data from summer 2017 suggests that A Level Sociology is an increasingly popular option. However, like other reformed A Levels, the AS qualification is being abandoned by...
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13 Jun 2017
Who Makes You Happier? Friends of Family?
Changes in the social structures in society over the past century have prompted researchers to investigate the relationship between the quality of friendships with health as well as the links...
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8 Jun 2017
Is Marriage Good For You?
According to research, being married as compared to being single provides health benefits such as lower stress levels and can lower risk of cardiovascular disorders.
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6 Jun 2017
Brexit Brain Drain
One of the consequences of the Brexit result is a brain drain from certain sectors in Britain it is reported. The term brain drain refers to the movement of highly trained people out of a country,...
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30 May 2017
Election Fever
With the UK General Election only a month away, some of the focus for MPs and the British press is how to ensure young voters actually get themselves registered (voting registration has in fact...
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16 May 2017
Just the Facts
It could be easy to take the information presented to us by the media and government at face value, but in this world of 'fake news', should you believe everything you read or hear?
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