Version 3.0 General Certificate of Education January 2013 Sociology 1191 SCLY2 Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods Unit 2 Final Mark Scheme Mark schemes are prepared by the Principal Examiner and considered, together with the relevant questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the standardisation meeting attended by all examiners and is the scheme which was used by them in this examination. The standardisation
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Problems such as poverty, unemployment, drug abuse, discrimination, homelessness, violence, crime and environmental degradation occur when people come together in a social setting. Here, the most troubling social problems are addressed in a sociological perspective and how they affect the society in whole. Poverty is a state of having insufficient money to buy the most necessary things in life; it is a social problem when a significant portion of a population lives below the poverty line. According
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income is insufficient to provide basic needs. Lack of control over resources, lack of education and poor health. There is a multidimensional component which may cause one to lack the ability to care for the basic needs for themselves as well as their families. Poverty can cause alienation and be very distressing. On a very concerning level are the indirect effects of poverty on the development and ones continued wellbeing in regards to emotional, behavioral and psychiatric problems. Measurement of poverty
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in a number of ways. First of all, racism and discrimination are taught. There is no specific gene in the body that influences whether or not a person is or is not racist or discriminates against others. Any influence can teach this. Parents, family, jobs, organizations, and influential people are just to name a few. From an early age, people are affected negatively by racism and discrimination. In one study, 120 children were chosen from diverse areas of the United States. From an early age
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ways, the complexity of the different ways people act is something that is so interesting to me and I have always been interested to find out more! One of the topics of Sociology that I am looking forward to learning more about is Sociological Perspective. I want to gain a better understanding of how people’s actions and reactions are stemmed from the society in which they live. Does their position on the globe influence their behavior? Where people live and grew up makes a huge impact
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Sociology Central Teaching Notes Crime and Deviance 1. Basic Concepts Sociology Central www.sociology.org.uk Crime and Deviance Basic Concepts In this section of the course we will be exploring the nature of conformity to - and deviation from social rules in both our own and other societies. In order to do this, we will initially need to understand a number of basic concepts that we can develop. In more detail at a later point. Before we start to do this, however, it might be useful
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students. In this paper, I will discuss three challenges involved with ensuring that teaching strategies are appropriate for culturally diverse children. I will also discuss these cultural challenges in the classroom using one sociological perspective and another perspective. One issue is lack of knowledge of students’ cultural backgrounds. “Gaining general knowledge about a cultural or ethnic group can give teachers a sense of views about behavior, rules or decorum and etiquette, communication
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years old and 7 years old nieces, I thought about those hard working children in Thailand. They also have the children’s rights. The right to freedom, right to live happily, right to study..etc. Things even go much bigger as this is not about only one family but the whole village / town has similar case. As a woman, I also want my children to enjoy their childhood and see them grow up with no suffers. If I carry on the deal with Thai Manufacturer, I will save two third on the current cost from the Portuguese
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Social class Murray Chapter 8 July 3rd – 2nd exam- Tuesday June 21st class cancelled Social class and stratification in Canada Essay topics 1250 words, 5-10 references 1. Sociological Imagination” of your life, gender, family, ses, ethnic, migration 2. Sociological Analysis of a current event Toronto star – police violence, poverty , loss ofmanufacturing jobs 3 other topics of personal interest or HR Interest Annotated bibliography due July 10l 50 – 150 words on 4 research sources;
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Fixing America's public education system won't be easy -- but together, it's possible. The Waiting for "Superman" social action campaign has one primary goal: to ensure that every child receives a great education. The campaign seeks to build public awareness, ignite personal involvement and inspire real social change. The campaign's four core initiatives are: • Setting academic standards that are on par with the world's best • Recruiting and rewarding great teachers • Creating and nurturing
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