What is SOCIOLOGY? (Sociology A Level)

This video explains what Sociology is. It is aimed at Sociology students and anyone who wants to know what it is like to study Sociology. It mainly covers Sociology a level, but it will be a good introduction to sociology at all levels - GCSE, A level and above - because the main themes and questions are the same.

It covers the
1. Questions sociology aims to answer
2. Topics studied in sociology
3. Key terms that you will cover in your first few lessons/lectures

What is sociology about?
Sociology seeks to understand how peoples’ behaviour is shaped by society, and how people and groups change and shape society through their actions. Sociologist study a wide range of topics – including the family, education, religion, gangs, love & the media – in fact, just about any topic can be investigated by sociologists.

They seek to understand how organisations affect different social groups opportunities in life, for example they investigate why some ethnic groups experience discrimination. At an individual level, sociology studies how our identities i.e. our gender, ethnicity and age etc, affect our experiences.

Sociologists carefully and methodically investigate society using research methods such as questionnaires and interviews. Their research can reveal fascinating new ways of understanding society.

[christinedownes]

Very clear and concise, thank you! I think the differences between Postmodernism and Interactionism would be a great video for you to do as my students tend to struggle with this one in particular! Thanks!

[kashvij]

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[markkuslattery]

Great video Sociology Tutor. Have you got anything on education??

[prdtrknight]

could you please make a video about the topics education and media

[mrchrisdavis]

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