Seven Functions of Culture

As you may have noticed I’m quite attached to the idea of lists, so this second “list post” (did you see what I did there?)

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The Manifest and Latent Functions of CAGE

While mnemonics are not everyone’s favourite hot beverage I’ve always found them a very useful memory device – and I’m particularly fond of CAGE (Class,

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Postmodernity and Sociological Theory

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the relationship between modernity, postmodernity and the development of sociological theory. If you want to

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Class, Consumption and Taste Cultures

My attention was caught the other day by a sleight little piece in a London newspaper (“12 signs you’re middle class”) that got me thinking

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Identity

Although the distinction (and relationship) between personal and social identities is an important way of understanding this concept in A-level Sociology, if you want to take

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Collections 4 | Introductory Sociology

The 4th set of Collections covers Introductory Sociology stuff such as culture, identity, socialisation and perspectives.

Although, when all’s-said-and-done it’s just a handy list of posts overing blog material from the past 10 years it’s quite nice to have it all in one place.

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More A-level Sociology PLC’s

Another set of Personal Learning Checklists with which to welcome in the
New Year.

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Introducing Journal Corner

Introducing Journal Corner – the BSA’s new digested read for A-level Sociology.

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Blog

The Blog, now in its 10th year, features resources for teachers and students of Sociology, Psychology and Criminology and contains a mix of Revision Resources, Notes,

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Revision Tools: Personal Learning Checklists

Personal Learning Checklists (PLCs) are a useful revision tool for both students and teachers because they allow both to identify areas of strength and weakness

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