We aim to ensure that all pupils:
- Receive a stimulating introduction to the social and political forces that shape our world, and the psychological influences on our behaviour
- Critically question everyday social structures and processes that shape our behaviour, and the effect we have on the lives and experiences of others
- Analyse modern social science research to understand how out understanding of society, politics and the human brain are constantly evolving
We seek to build conceptual understanding of:
| GCSE Sociology | A Level Psychology | A Level Politics |
|---|---|---|
| – What is sociology and what do sociologists do? – What is culture and socialisation? – What are the processes of social control? – What role do the family, media, school, work and peer groups play in our development? – What are the causes and consequences of inequality? – What is poverty? – How does racism affect people? – How does sexism affect women? – Why do people commit crime? | – Sex and gender: what decides our gender? – Obedience: Would you kill someone simply because you were told to? – Memory: Why do we forget things? – Attachment: Why do babies form bonds with others? – Atypical behaviour (phobias): Why do people develop phobias? – Criminal behaviour: are people born criminals? – Non-verbal communication: Do we need words to communicate? – Perception: How do optical illusions work? – Cognitive development: How do we learn? | Political participation: Democracy and participation – Political parties – Electoral systems – Voting behaviour and the media Core political ideas: – Conservatism – Liberalism – Socialism UK Government: – The constitution – Parliament – Prime Minister and executive – Relations between branches of governments US Politics: – The US Constitution – US Congress – US Presidency – US Supreme Court – Democracy and Participation – Civil Rights |