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| Topic | Theorist | Core Idea | Evaluation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Talcott Parsons | Functional Fit Theory – Nuclear family fits industrial society. | Ignored the dark side of the family (Domestic violence). | | Methods | William Labov | Field experiment (Hawthorne effect) – Interviewer bias. | Unethical to deceive subjects. |

Small-scale interactions, labeling, and meaning-making.

Primary Socialisation : Occurs during infancy via the family.

: A defensive reaction against modernity, globalization, and secular trends, seeking a return to traditional scriptures. sociology 9699 notes

The unspoken norms and values taught in schools (obedience to authority, punctuality, competition, hierarchy). Functionalists see it as positive socialisation; Marxists see it as preparing workers for capitalism (Bowles & Gintis, 1976 – correspondence principle).

: Durkheim emphasizes the sacred vs. profane distinction and collective conscience. Malinowski highlights psychological functions during life crises. Parsons argues religion provides ultimate meaning for society's values.

Note: Most students take the AS papers at the end of the first year, and the full A-Level papers at the end of the second year. | Topic | Theorist | Core Idea |

Emphasizes human agency. Individuals actively negotiate, resist, and construct their identities through social interaction. Culture, Norms, and Values

: Rising rates of individuals choosing to live alone.

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to list main topics and subtopics, helping you visualize the relationships between different concepts [16]. 4. Community-Shared Materials

: Systematic analysis of media texts. Can be quantitative (counting words) or qualitative (analyzing themes).

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