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Social Problems and Sociological Problems

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

Which of the following would you categorise as social problems and which as sociological problems? Are there any on the list that might belong in both categories? Improvements in working-class educational achievement Falling social mobility rates The effects of unemployment Long hospital waiting lists High levels of public interest in reality TV shows Low wages Low suicide rates An … [Read more...]

Sociology: Sociology and Policy Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 277

Social Science for The Government

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

Investigate social science research being carried out for government at www.civilservice.gov.uk What types of research are being undertaken? What are the aims of the research? Who exactly are the researchers? How are the researchers helping to fulfil government aims? … [Read more...]

Sociology: Sociology and Policy Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 281

Sociologists and Commitment

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

Using the library and the internet, find out about each of the following sociologists and their interests. Which areas of social policy do you think they feel strongly about? How has this affected their research? Ann Oakley Heidi Mirza Peter Townsend Cecile Wright Jock Young … [Read more...]

Sociology: Sociology and Policy Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 281

Sociology and Social Policy : Answers to QuickCheck Questions

March 19, 2014 by John Amy

A social problem is a situation or behaviour that members of society see as being in need of remedial action; a sociological problem is any aspect of society or behaviour that needs explaining by sociologists. Ideology of the governing party; cost; globalisation; actions of interest/pressure groups; popularity with electors; media pressure. Comte; Durkheim; Marx. By providing … [Read more...]

Sociology: Sociology and Policy Book Reference: A2 Level, Page 281

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