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Explain the organic analogy used by Durkheim in his theory of society

The organic analogy is used by Durkheim in his functionalist theory of society and the way in which it functions. Society functions much like the body, it is an organic system that is self maintained and ...

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How long should I spend on each question?

This question differs depending on the way in which the exam board structures both the timings and the total marks. To illustrate, if the exam is sixty minutes long and the total marks then this would sug...

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How do you remember all of the theorists name and what they say?

For all Sociology qualifications, there is a large amount of theorists to remember. This can be a really terrifying concept for many pupils. To put it simply, memory games are the best way to do this.

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Explain how material deprivation can cause class differences in educational achievement.

Material deprivation refers to children who lack the material items to succeed in education, such as books, computers and educational toys. Children who are materially deprived are often from working-clas...

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Outline and explain two ways in which the ethnocentric curriculum may operate in education.

The term 'ethnocentric' describes an attitude or policy that gives priority to the culture and viewpoint of one particular ethnic group, while disregarding others. The culture that domina...

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