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AQA Sociology Education: Revision Notes and Past Papers PDF

A-Level Sociology Education provides a comprehensive examination of educational theories and their societal impact. The material covers key sociological perspectives including functionalism, Marxism, feminism, and the New Right approach to education.

Key points:

  • Explores functionalist perspective in sociology pdf through theorists like Durkheim and Parsons
  • Examines marxist perspective on education pdf via Bowles and Gintis' theories
  • Analyzes gender dynamics in education through feminist perspectives
  • Discusses ethnicity and class impacts on educational outcomes
  • Investigates marketisation of education and its effects
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<h2 id="functionalists">Functionalists</h2> <ul> <li><em>Durkheim</em> believed that education teaches specialist skills and promotes socia

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Page 2: Gender, Marketisation, and Educational Reform

This section delves into gender dynamics in education and the impact of marketisation reforms. It examines how educational policies affect different social groups and explores the concept of parental choice in education.

Definition: Marketisation refers to the introduction of market forces into educational provision.

Example: League tables demonstrate how schools may engage in "cream skimming" by selecting students who will boost their statistics.

Highlight: The shift in girls' aspirations from the 1970s to 1990s shows significant social change in gender expectations.

Vocabulary: Parentocracy describes the increasing influence of parents in educational decision-making.

<h2 id="functionalists">Functionalists</h2> <ul> <li><em>Durkheim</em> believed that education teaches specialist skills and promotes socia

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Page 3: Intersectionality in Educational Analysis

The final page emphasizes the interconnected nature of class, gender, and ethnicity in educational analysis. It demonstrates how different sociological perspectives can be used to evaluate each other.

Definition: Intersectionality examines how various social categorizations create overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

Highlight: The evaluation suggests that gender issues might be more significant than class in some educational contexts.

Example: Using Sewell's feminisation theory to evaluate class-based arguments demonstrates the complexity of educational inequality.

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AQA Sociology Education: Revision Notes and Past Papers PDF

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A-Level Sociology Education provides a comprehensive examination of educational theories and their societal impact. The material covers key sociological perspectives including functionalism, Marxism, feminism, and the New Right approach to education.

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Page 2: Gender, Marketisation, and Educational Reform

This section delves into gender dynamics in education and the impact of marketisation reforms. It examines how educational policies affect different social groups and explores the concept of parental choice in education.

Definition: Marketisation refers to the introduction of market forces into educational provision.

Example: League tables demonstrate how schools may engage in "cream skimming" by selecting students who will boost their statistics.

Highlight: The shift in girls' aspirations from the 1970s to 1990s shows significant social change in gender expectations.

Vocabulary: Parentocracy describes the increasing influence of parents in educational decision-making.

<h2 id="functionalists">Functionalists</h2> <ul> <li><em>Durkheim</em> believed that education teaches specialist skills and promotes socia

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Page 3: Intersectionality in Educational Analysis

The final page emphasizes the interconnected nature of class, gender, and ethnicity in educational analysis. It demonstrates how different sociological perspectives can be used to evaluate each other.

Definition: Intersectionality examines how various social categorizations create overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

Highlight: The evaluation suggests that gender issues might be more significant than class in some educational contexts.

Example: Using Sewell's feminisation theory to evaluate class-based arguments demonstrates the complexity of educational inequality.

<h2 id="functionalists">Functionalists</h2> <ul> <li><em>Durkheim</em> believed that education teaches specialist skills and promotes socia

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Page 1: Theoretical Foundations of Educational Sociology

This page explores fundamental sociological theories in education, particularly focusing on functionalist and Marxist perspectives. The content examines how different social theories explain educational structures and outcomes.

Definition: Functionalism in sociology views education as serving essential functions for society's maintenance and stability.

Example: Durkheim's theory demonstrates how PSHE lessons create social solidarity while teaching workplace values.

Highlight: Bowles and gintis correspondence principle shows how education mirrors workplace hierarchies and rewards systems.

Vocabulary: Cultural capital refers to non-financial social assets that promote social mobility.

Quote: "The myth of meritocracy claims to be fair for all, but it only advantages middle class and disregards working class."

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