Objectives: That the Right Realism developed out of a failure of sociology to explain and solve the problem of crime. That Right Realism sees crime as stemming from the greedy nature of people, poor socialisation and too easy opportunities. That Wilson 's 'broken window thesis&' argues that minor incivilities, if unchecked, quickly lead to more serious crime. That Lea and Young developed Left Realism as a response to Right Realism and the neo-Marxist ideas of Radical Criminology.

Following this Slide Show the student should know: That people have both a fear and fascination about crime which is partly shaped by the media. That the media can sensitise issues and help define crime. That the media can both amplify deviance and create moral panics. That crime as a spectacle is increasingly common in Postmodern society. That the media is selective in who and how it treats victims of crime.

Powerpoint, activity and worksheets.

This resource is a sequence of fifteen PowerPoint lessons designed to be used on their own or with the Sociology e-book on this site. Each lesson has objectives, activities, stimulus material, research summaries and assessment material. It covers the main topics of the WJEC specification in GCE AS Sociology for the topic Understanding Education on the SY2 paper. Teachers may download and edit the material or adapt it for use in a VLE.

A series of resources supporting the teaching of Crime and Deviance. The units deal with the nature and definition of crime and deviance and lead to an open debate as to the nature of social control in our society. The third unit explores labelling theories of criminal behaviour and the final unit encourages learners to think about the value and accuracy of official statistics on crime by exploring the reasons people have for reporting and not reporting crime to the police. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

A series of interactive digital and paper based resources supporting the teaching of Crime and Deviance. The units deal with the nature and definition of crime and deviance and lead to an open debate as to the nature of social control in our society. The third unit explores labelling theories of criminal behaviour and the final unit encourages learners to think about the value and accuracy of official statistics on crime by exploring the reasons people have for reporting and not reporting crime to the police.

What is the News? Getting you thinking … A Word document giving background information on the news intended to make the student think.

Are conjugal roles changing? Have viewed this slide show the student should be aware of: The changing roles perspective suggesting a growth of the companionate conjugal couple. The impact of employment and unemployment upon the division of labour. How women still undertake the bulk of domestic tasks. How technology and living standards are impacting upon roles. How power and authority relations still operate in ways that benefit men. Ideas of the 'triple shift' through recognition of emotion work.

Starter exercises to get you thinking. When you have studied this PowerPoint, you should understand some of the basic ideas and language that are used in the study of poverty.

Introduction: Official Crime Statistics (OCR) revealed how recorded crime appears to be a masculine activity (87% of all recorded crime) Victorians explained women’s conformity with biological theory, sociologists favour socialisation, social control and postmodern concept of ‘transgression’. Crime, delinquency and deviance viewed as a (working-class) male thing, that usually ends as they ‘settled down’. However, the growth of laddette behaviour is challenging the implied links between deviance and masculinity.

A powerpoint slide show that examines techniques to improve your essay writing skills. The Lecture presents some introductory rules about writing sociologically. It is not presented as a complete guide to writing essays, or to the skill domains by which work is assessed. This slideshow is about skills. There is no printed summary or specific test.

What is a nationality? Upon completion of viewing this slide show on National Identity the student should be aware of: How national identities are formed. How much control people have in shaping their own national identities. The uncertainties about national identity that exist in the contemporary British society. The use of symbols and rituals in constructing and reinforcing national identity. How globalisation is affecting national identity.

Following this Slide Show you should: Be aware of the influence of Emile Durkheim and his concept of anomie in explaining crime. Be familiar with Robert Merton’s development of anomie in his ‘anomic paradigm’. Recognise the link of Hirschi’s bonds of attachment with anomie theory. Be aware of the link between family and crime and how it might fit in with anomie. Be critically aware of the strengths and weaknesses of anomie theory as an explanation of crime.

Glossary of main terms.

Key theorists in their own words, to learn and revise. Guide for teachers for the poster making activity. Includes pictures of each theorist.

Basic notes for development and understanding of this topic. Includes: Stereotyping and the media Positive and negative stereotypes Stereotypes and sociology

Defining the family. Objectives of this powerpoint: After viewing this slide show the student should be aware of: Why the family is important in acquiring culture. How the family may be defined. Is the family universal?

A revision summary of key issues relating to the value of official statistics to sociologists.

A revision exercise to ensure you know the language for GCE Sociology.

Presentation, activity and worksheets introducing different cultures.