Cambridge International AS and A Level Sociology Coursebook Notes (1st edition)

Unit 1: The Family This unit examines the family and how the processes of social change have affected it. The aim is to explore the diverse forms of family life and to understand the role of the family in relation to individuals and the social structure and in this document there are key terms an their definitions which are required for the exam.The definitions are asked in the AS as well also these words must be used in the essays to get higher marks :D and don't forget the key thinkers.....

These thorough A grade notes examine diversity in family forms according to class, ethnicity, religion, family size, marital status, age and family life cycle. They are beautifully presented and go into lots of details, using presenting the views of various sociologists. I really hope they're of help :-)

Very thorough notes on the childhood section of the AS level Sociology Family Unit. They're detailed and beautifully presented.

This document focuses on changes in family and household structure and their relationship to industrialization, urbanization and globalization. The notes are detailed and beautifully presented; they helped me achieve an A in my final examination. Some of the sociologists included in this document include: Talcott Parsons, William Goode, William and Young and Laslett. The reason I've included them is because examining the opinions and findings of a range of sociologists can ensure you secure h...

Very detailed notes covering the elderly section of the Family Unit!

These thorough notes look at the Functionalist Perspective of the family as part of the Sociology AS level Family unit. They're detailed and examine many well-known functionalist such as Peter Murdock and his concept of the economic, sexual, reproductive and educational functions of the family in great detail. I also look at Talcott Parsons and his concept of primary and secondary socialization. Criticisms of each perspective is included to ensure you secure high evaluation marks. Hope these a...

Very thorough notes on domestic violence, part of the Sociology AS level Family Unit. These notes helped me achieve an A and are of excellent quality. Hope you find them helpful :)