Getting past the gatekeeper thesociologyguy.com/2026/03/23/g...

@norfolkfran.bsky.social @hecticteacher.bsky.social @browneken.bsky.social @thesociologyguy.bsky.social Important Guardian article on education policy and educational inequality. More to follow next week www.theguardian.com/education/20...

@norfolkfran.bsky.social @hecticteacher.bsky.social @thesociologyguy.bsky.social @browneken.bsky.social Revised teaching notes on social class and educational achievement: the schools. earlhamsociologypages.uk/social-class...

So stop 2 on the Northern leg on the @tutor2u Sociology gradebooster tour complete. Met some amazing students and teachers in both Newcastle and Leeds and wish them well for their exams in May/June. Last session of Northern Leg on Friday in Manchester, before heading off to midlands and Bristol.

What is the difference between a sect and a cult? According to sociologists, these two NRMs are marked by very different origins and practices. #sociology #alevelsociology #socibis 2/3

What is the difference between a sect and a cult? According to sociologists, these two NRMs are marked by very different origins and practices. #sociology #alevelsociology #socibis 1/3

Impacts of the ageing population - the UK median age is 40.7 with less children being born and people living longer, but what are the impacts: #sociology #aqaalevelsociology #socfam 1/3

The individualisation thesis is important for understanding how and why family structures have become more diverse in late modern society. While it highlights new freedoms and choices, it also reveals the uncertainties and risks involved in modern relationships. #sociology #aqaalevelsociology 1/3

What is the Personal Life Perspective? What do students need to know about PLP for sitting AQA A Level Sociology Families and Households? Check out this brief overview of main points of PLP #aqaalevelsociology #alevelsociology #sociologystudent #socfam 1/3

What do you need to cover for #socfam Option Topic of Families and households for AQA. Simple overview of main themes. 📌 Save & share with your study group! #AQASociology #FamiliesAndHouseholds #ALevelSociology #StudySociology 1/3

Good luck to all the A level sociologists taking their first paper today! Knock it out of the park!

www.tes.com/magazine/tea... I've seen far too much of this not to speak out. Especially those that sell predictions.

Michael Apple argues that education is not neutral; it reflects and reinforces dominant ideologies, privileging powerful groups through curriculum, testing, and control over knowledge. #sociology #soced Not usually covered on specification...

Henry Giroux sees education as a tool for empowerment. He champions critical pedagogy, urging schools to promote democratic values, critical thinking, and resistance to oppression. Not covered on AQA A level Sociology specification in depth #sociology #soced

Bowles and Gintis argue that education reinforces class inequality by preparing students for capitalist work through the hidden curriculum and social reproduction. #sociology #sociologyalevel #soced

Paulo Freire (1921–1997) was a Brazilian educator & critical theorist who believed education should be a tool for liberation -not oppression. His book Pedagogy of the Oppressed argued that students aren't "empty vessels" to be filled, but active participants in their own learning. #sociology

Not one, but two Livestreams this week as we head towards the first #aqaalevelsociology exam of 2025. Join Duncan and I on Tuesday at 5pm for education topic mix and then the whole team on Sunday @ 5pm for our pre-exam Q and A session. Over on tutor2u.net/live and tutor2u you tube channel.

It's that time of year. Just over a week to AQA A level Sociology Paper 1 and here is an example of how a good MIC point differs from a not so good one. Consistently applying the WHO, The WHAT and the HOW across your points can move student up mark bands. #sociology #alevelsociology.

I have spent years studying and teaching sociology, but nothing prepared me for what happened today. At dinner, my 8 year old son asks me: 'Dad, why are you not the boss of our house?' In front of my wife, and my 2 other kids. Sent him to his room to read Haralambos and Holborn Chapter 8

I'm quite a shy person- hence why I don't appear on videos - but I am passionate about people understanding what happens in society. Problem is, the more people I reach, the more grief I get. Shows the extent to which ideology has replace trust in ability to read a message and interpret it.

Globalisation has pushed the UK to learn from high-performing countries, improve global competitiveness, and adapt to a more diverse society – but not without debate and criticism. How effective have these policies been? #sociology #soced 1/4

@norfolkfran.bsky.social @hecticteacher.bsky.social @thesociologyguy.bsky.social @browneken.bsky.social Very detailed data on recent trends in gender gap at GCSE level ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2025/04/how-...

@norfolkfran.bsky.social @hecticteacher.bsky.social @thesociologyguy.bsky.social @browneken.bsky.social #SOCED Guardian coverage of study of educational attainment of poorer, high ability UK children www.theguardian.com/education/ar...

Gender identity shapes how students behave & are treated in school. Girls face double standards, boys feel pressure to be ‘laddish’. These roles affect confidence, achievement & how pupils are labelled. Gender isn’t just biology, it’s social too. #AQASociology #sociology 1/3

Some excellent free events in Liverpool - Eleanor Rathbone Social Justice Public Lecture Series - kicks off with @vcanning.bsky.social & @drleona.bsky.social Others to follow inc. @imogentyler.bsky.social See: www.liverpool.ac.uk/sociology-so... @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @bschcnetwork.bsky.social

Why are boys underachieving in school? Sociology explains it through labelling, peer pressure, and how schools reward "feminine" traits. Masculinity in crisis? #Sociology #Education #GCSE #ALevel #soced 1/3

Sociologists have long debated whether society today is still in the era of modernity, or whether we have moved into a postmodern or late modern era. Each of these stages reflects different ways of thinking about how society is structured, how people live. #sociology #soctm 1/4

Should Sociology Inform Social Policy? This is a big question in sociology: Should sociological research be used to shape government decisions and laws (social policy)? There are different arguments for and against, influenced by various factors and perspectives. #sociology #soctm 1/3

The debate over whether sociology can – or should – be value-free is central to understanding the nature of sociological research. A value-free approach suggests researchers should remain neutral and objective. However, not all sociologists agree this is possible or desirable. #sociology 1/2

Globalisation is reshaping religion. While some beliefs spread globally (like Pentecostalism), others become more local and personal. Think hybrid faiths, online worship, and new spiritual movements. #Sociology #BeliefsInSociety #Globalisation #ALevelSociology 1/3

UK educational policy has taken steps to promote equality of opportunity, especially through funding, curriculum reform, and targeted programmes. However, many sociologists argue that deep-rooted structural inequalities based on class, gender, and ethnicity persist. #soced #sociology 1/3

In sociology, how we study society matters! From questionnaires 📋 to interviews 🎤, observations 👀 to official stats 📊—each method reveals something different about the social world. Know your methods, ace those A Level essays! 💯 #Sociology #ALevelSociology #socrm 2/5

In sociology, how we study society matters! From questionnaires 📋 to interviews 🎤, observations 👀 to official stats 📊—each method reveals something different about the social world. Know your methods, ace those A Level essays! 💯 #Sociology #ALevelSociology #socrm 1/5

Reminder that Sarah and I will be doing a research methods revision blast tomorrow afternoon @2pm over on tutor2u you tube channel and website. FREE to join and take part. #sociology #socrm

Live in around an hour - Education Revision blast for AQA Sociology

Marriage rates in the UK are falling 📉 Why? Changing values, rise of cohabitation, feminism, secularisation & personal choice. It's not the end of love—just new ways of living it. #sociology #socfam #alevelsociology #sociologystudent 1/3

Different ethnic groups in the UK show different levels of achievement in education. For example, Indian and Chinese pupils often achieve highly, while Black Caribbean pupils may underachieve. One key way of understanding this is by looking at home factors. #soced #sociology 1/3

Class is a difficult concept to define for a level students. Sociologists measure class using things like: different forms of capital (Bourdieu) Occupation-based scales like the NS-SEC and Hope-Goldthorpe Scale and new models like the Great British Class Survey #sociology 1/2 #socsandd

Over the past four decades, girls’ achievement in education has improved dramatically, and they now outperform boys at every level, from GCSE to university. Sociologists explain this through a combination of external (outside school) and internal (in-school) factors. #soced #sociology 1/4

Different sociological perspectives offer different views on how government policies influence family life. Sociologists have researched how policies impact family structures, roles, and inequalities. #sociology #aqaalevelsociology #socfam 1/3

If I had a 3D Printer I would turn these into reality...#sociology #chatgtp #alevelsociology

Why are we having less children? Some sociologists view declining birth and fertility rates as a result of progress – especially the feminism, better healthcare, and family planning. Others raise concerns about the economic and social impact of depopulation, dependency ratio and ageing society. 1/3

A meritocracy is a society where individuals succeed based on their talent, ability and effort, rather than their social class, gender, or ethnicity. It assumes everyone has an equal chance to succeed. But is this true in the UK today? Sociologists offer very different answers #ocrsociology

Sociologists debate whether childhood is disappearing or whether it’s just changing. Some argue childhood is being lost, while others believe it’s simply being reshaped or even extended. A key debate for AQA A Level Sociology students discussed below: #sociology #alevelsociology 1/3

A debate in the study of #socfam is whether gender roles in the family are becoming more equal. There have been huge changes in society – more women in work, changing social attitudes, and shifts in laws and family structure – but has this led to a fairer division of labour in the home? 1/3

Over time, the structure and role of the family have changed significantly. Sociologists offer different explanations for why these changes have occurred. Some focus on how society itself has changed (postmodernity), while others focus on the the family and the choices individuals now have. 1/3

Religion: Conservative Force or Force for Change? This classic debate explores whether religion keeps society the same (conservative force) or encourages progress and transformation (force for change). Let’s explore both sides, using sociological theory and key thinkers you can use in #sociology 1/4

Social class influences religiosity: the middle/upper class often join churches or cults, seeking respectability or personal growth. The working class tends to be drawn to sects - finding belonging and hope. Denominations appeal to all classes with a mix of community and moderate demands. #sociology

"Is God dead, just different — or going global? Unpack the secularisation debate in today's society!" Secularisation refers to the decline in the influence of religion in society — in beliefs, practices, and institutions and is a key debate for A Level Sociology Students #alevelsociology #sociology