Cambridge Sociology

­­ 'Cambridge Sociology: AS & A Level 9699' is a reference guide designed to cover the entire syllabus of Cambridge A Level Sociology. With easy-to-understand language, it has been thoughtfully composed to expose learners to a wide range of social and global issues using sociological perspectives.The book begins with 'Paper 1 - Socialisation, identity, and methods of research'. It offers understandable explanations of complex ideas, like how our social environment influences our behavior and shapes our identities. In segment one, it explains social integration and shared beliefs through topics such as the process of learning socialisation, imposing stability within communities, and how changes in society affect social identity.The subsequent section on research discusses the various procedures, methods, and types of data used in sociological research. It gives insights into different research approaches and ethical considerations in sociological studies.While addressing 'Paper 2 - The Family' & 'Paper 3 - Education', the book reflects on the familia’s evolving role and provides an in-depth explanation about the diversity of families in society and family relationships today. In the education section, it explores various theories about the role of education in contemporary society, with careful examination of social mobility, curriculum influences, and educational disparities based on socio-economic conditions, ethnicity, and gender.In 'Paper 4' the focus is on Globalization and examines critical debates, concepts, and perspectives relating to identity, poverty, inequalities, and crime at a global scale.'Media' is another interesting area the book delves into. It explores issues such as ownership of new and traditional media, the profound impact of the new media on society, and various theories related to influences on media content.Lastly, the Religion segment casts light upon religious activities’ inherent complexities and impacts on the societal structure. It explores topics from the secularisation debate and the influence of gender and feminism on religion, to religion’s role in bringing about societal change.The headings and subheadings in the book are taken from the official Cambridge Sociology: AS & A Level 9699as a guide and organization for the content, but no content or material has been cited from Cambridge official work.With a thorough dissertation on these wide-ranging topics, this book functions as an invaluable resource for analyzing and understanding societal theories and concepts beyond disciplinary borders, making learning an embracing experience and not merely a memorising exercise.