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A* Achieved – Complete Sociology Crime & Deviance Notes (Full Paragraphs/Essays)
These are the full notes I used to secure an A* in A-level Sociology. The Crime and Deviance topic is broken down into fully written, exam-ready paragraphs for every subtopic. Each paragraph is designed to be mixed and matched to create 40-mark essays, with mapped-out structures so you don’t have to think under exam pressure. The notes also cover shorter question formats, with content that is flexible and applicable across the exam. Everything is written with top-band criteria in mind — thes...
visuallearner01
Essay
A* Achieved – Complete Sociology Socialisation, Culture & Identity Essays
This resource contains full essays for every 20-mark question in the Socialisation, Culture and Identity topic. Each essay is built from six ready-made paragraphs - three supporting and three opposing the statement - so you can adapt your answer to any position. The structure allows for the exam-friendly “3 for and 1 against” format, giving you flexibility and balance in your arguments. Every paragraph includes key studies, theories, and evaluation points mapped to the mark scheme, making it...
visuallearner01
Essay
A* Achieved – Complete Sociology 40 Marker Essays/Evidence
These are the full notes I used to secure an A* in A-level Sociology. The Media topic is broken down into fully written, exam-ready paragraphs for every subtopic. Each paragraph is designed to be mixed and matched to create 40-mark essays, with mapped-out structures so you don’t have to think under exam pressure. The notes also cover shorter question formats, with content that is flexible and applicable across the exam. Everything is written with top-band criteria in mind - these are the exact...
visuallearner01
Essay
A* Achieved – Complete Sociology Media Notes Written as Essays
These are the full notes I used to secure an A* in A-level Sociology. The Media topic is broken down into fully written, exam-ready essays for every subtopic (and thus possible exam question). The mapped-out structures are great so that you don’t have to think under exam pressure. Everything is written with top-band criteria in mind - these are the exact resources that helped me achieve an A*.
visuallearner01
Other
A* Achieved – Complete Sociology Globalisation Notes
These are the notes I used to achieve an A* in the Sociology A-level globalisation section. The document is 25 pages long and detailed, making it easy to transform into essays.
visuallearner01
Other
A* Achieved – Sociology Essay Plan Colour-Coded Table for Social Inequalities 20 Mark Questions
This is a complete set of essay plans in one table for every possible 20-mark question in the Social Inequalities topic. The colour-coded table format makes it easy to compare perspectives, structure essays quickly, and memorise key evidence. Designed for efficiency under timed conditions, these plans ensure you can adapt to any question with confidence. These are the exact strategies that supported my A* grade in Sociology.
visuallearner01
Other
Families and Relationships Study Guide
A study guide consisting of sociologists and their concepts for the unit: families and relationships. Also covers the 5 reasons families are diversifying (according to the OCR spec): changes in law, changes in attitude, secularisation, demographic trends, and shift from modernity to postmodernity. Also covers different types of families, including: nuclear family, cohabiting family, same-sex family, and lone parent family.
alyolliff
Other
Socialisation, Culture, and Identity Study Guide
A study guide consisting of sociologists (in order by date) and their concepts for the unit: socialisation, culture, and identity. Identities are broken down into 7 categories that may come up in the OCR sociology paper 1 exam: nationality, ethnicity, social class, age, disability, gender, and sexuality. Socialisation is covered by a few sociologists that cover agents of socialisation, including: peers, media, education, workplace, and religion.
alyolliff
Other
Sociological Theory Study Guide
A study guide covering the introduction to sociological theory: consisting of the difference between macro and micro theories, structural vs. social action theories (Interactionism, interpretivist), and conflict (Marxism, Weberian, Feminism) vs. consensus theories (Functionalism, New Right). Also has sociologists for each theory.
alyolliff
Summary
OCR Inequalities
in depth Inequalities Gender, age, ethnicity , class Waves of feminism Weberian views Postmodernists view
denitsaivanova
Summary
OCR Media Section B paper 1
In depth Essay questions Media effects on gender,age,race,class etc Postmodernists, Marxists, Pluralist Type of media models Effects on audience Case studies , Bobo Doll, Fiji Essay questions
denitsaivanova
Summary
Bundle Globalisation and Research Methods knowledge organiser
Bundle In depth knowledge organiser for paper 2 research methods and paper 3 globalisation with exam structures
denitsaivanova
Essay
OCR Inequalities essay questions
Base information for essay questions Some finished and some help to guide Exam structure included
denitsaivanova
Summary
OCR AS/A Level Sociology - Unit 1/Section A Introducing Socialisation, Culture and Identity
OCR AS/A Level Sociology - Unit 1/Section A Introducing Socialisation, Culture and Identity Contains: Key sociologists and researchers; Culture, norms and values; Types of culture; Primary and secondary socialisation; Agencies of socialisation; Nature vs nurture debate; Formal and informal agencies of control; The concept of identity; Aspects of identity and the associated cultural characteristics; Hybrid identities
pearlfernandes
Summary
OCR AS/A Level Sociology - Unit 1/Section B Youth Subcultures (Option 2)
OCR AS/A Level Sociology - Unit 1/Section A Introducing Socialisation, Culture and Identity Contains: Key sociologists and researchers; Theoretical views of the role and formation of youth culture and subcultures; Deviant subcultures; Explanations for young people participating in deviant subcultures; The media and youth deviance
pearlfernandes
Summary
Research Methods
An in-depth set of notes covering all research methods required for the OCR Sociology exam (new spec starting from 2015). Includes explanation and strengths of weaknesses of each research method.
lucyparkhouse
Exam (elaborations)
OCR A Level Sociology Paper 1 Exam Practice Questions + Guidance.pdf
Contains a variety of Exam practice questions and and detailed plans (in some cases answers) ranging from 6, 12, 16, 20 and 24 markers. Complete with brief guidance on how to attempt each question type as exemplified
alicegarciakalmus
Study guide
Culture, socialisation and identity revision notes
Provides an in-depth notes of all information needed for an A- level OCR sociology exam, which has been compiled using various textbooks and study guides.
Uzma8962
Summary
Topic One: Socialisation, Culture and Identity Summary
Detailed case studies and evaluation points for CHANGEDS topics for identity.
cmohamed03
Summary
Right Realism
A complete overview of the 'right realism' topic as specified by the OCR exam board. Made for the new OCR Sociology specification (started 2015).
lucyparkhouse