GCSE Sociology poster

Studying sociology is beneficial both for you and for society. By studying sociology you will learn how to think critically about social issues and problems that confront our society. The study of sociology will enrich your lives and prepare you for careers in an increasingly diverse world.

Why is it important?

What is sociology?

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It gets us to ask questions

How are you influenced by your peers and the media?

How does ethnicity, religion and gender open up or close down opportunities in your life?

Why do people behave the way they do?

WHY STUDY SOCIOLOGY?

Sociology is the study of the society in which we live. It examines how we are influenced and shaped through being members of groups and organisations.It focuses on:

• the way we make society what it is and
• the way society makes us what we are.

Politician

Social worker

University lecturer

Policeofficer

What career could it lead to...

Journalist

Social / market researcher

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