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The Sociological Approach

Key sociological concepts

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Overview

Society, socialisation and its agencies, norms, values and roles, labelling, discrimination, power and authority, and social control.

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Answer each one before you reveal it.

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Process

What is socialisation, and how do its primary and secondary stages differ?

Key term

What is sociology?

Key term

What is meant by society?

Questions from this subtopic

Each one with the model answer underneath.

  1. 1

    What is sociology?

    Model answer

    Sociology is the study of society and how people's lives are shaped by the groups and institutions around them. Sociologists look for patterns in behaviour rather than individual choices alone.

  2. 2

    What is meant by society?

    Model answer

    A society is a large group of people who share a territory, institutions and a way of life. The UK is an example of a society.

  3. 3

    What is socialisation?

    Model answer

    Socialisation is the lifelong process by which people learn the norms and values of their society. Socialisation turns a newborn into a member of the social group.

  4. 4

    What is the difference between primary and secondary socialisation?

    Model answer

    Primary socialisation happens in early childhood, mainly within the family. Secondary socialisation happens later through agencies such as schools, peer groups, religion and the media.

  5. 5

    What is an agency of socialisation?

    Model answer

    An agency of socialisation is a group or institution that teaches people the norms and values of society. The family, education, the media and peer groups are agencies of socialisation.

  6. 6

    What are norms?

    Model answer

    Norms are the unwritten rules of expected behaviour in a particular situation. Queuing and saying thank you are examples of norms in the UK.

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