Department Staff: Ms. L. Campbell
Introduction:
Sociology is a vibrant and enjoyable subject that is offered to learners at Key Stage Five in St. Mary’s High School. We currently follow the WJEC specification.
What is Sociology?
Sociology is the study of human behaviour and society. It is concerned with how society is developing and how changes in society affects us as humans. Sociology challenges our assumptions and encourages us to think a little deeper about what we see in front of us. It investigates social areas such as Education, The Family, Power and Politics, Crime and Deviance, Beliefs in Society, The Media and Research Methodology. Because it is relevant to our everyday lives, we can identify already with some of the areas under investigation. Students will be given opportunities to draw on their own experiences of life and engage in discussion and debate. There is, therefore, an emphasis on being discursive.
