Aims, Hypotheses and Research Questions
When sociologists carry out research, they do not begin by randomly asking questions or collecting facts. They begin by deciding exactly what they want to…
Bad Sociology
Research studies that crossed ethical lines Ethics can sometimes feel like the least dramatic part of teaching research methods. Students often meet terms such as…
Positivism vs Interpretivism: The Cheat Sheet
When sociologists carry out research, they don’t all agree on how society should be studied. Some believe sociology should work like a science, using facts…
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Understanding Research Methods in Sociology
When sociologists study society, they don’t just rely on opinions or guesses. Instead, they carry out research to collect evidence about how people behave, think,…
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Teaching Social Mobility Through Stories
Using the Intergenerational Ladder in the A Level Classroom Teaching social mobility can be challenging. It’s an abstract concept that students often struggle to visualise,…
Media Representations Magazine Project
Learning Goal To show your understanding of how different social groups are represented in the media by creating a magazine-style cover and layout that explores…
Media in Action: Who’s Influenced and How?
Media doesn’t affect everyone in the same way. Different people interpret, respond to, and are influenced by media in different ways. In this activity, you…
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Classroom Activity: Modern Moral Panics
Moral panics are a powerful tool to help students understand how society reacts to perceived threats, and how media and public perception can shape social…
From ARPANET to TikTok: The Evolution of New Media Explained
What Makes New Media New? Before we look at how new media developed, it’s important to understand how it differs from traditional (analogue) media such…
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Understanding the New Media: A Guide for A-Level Sociology Students
When we talk about the new media, we mean modern digital forms of communication such as social media platforms, blogging sites, streaming services, online gaming…
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