AQA GCSE Sociology 8192 | Functions of Families | 43-Page Workbook & Exam Practice

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AQA GCSE Sociology 8192 | Functions of Families | 43-Page Workbook & Exam Practice

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A comprehensive 43-page student workbook for AQA GCSE Sociology (8192), Section 3.3.1: Functions of Families, part of Paper 1: Families and Education.

Designed for Years 10–11, this accessible resource explores Functionalist, Marxist and Feminist explanations of the family through 7 structured lessons, applied activities and exam practice.

The 7 lessons cover:

1. Sociological Perspectives – consensus versus conflict and three approaches to understanding families.
2. Murdock’s Four Functions – sexual, reproductive, economic and educational functions (SREE).
3. Parsons and Functionalism – primary socialisation, warm bath theory, instrumental and expressive roles.
4. Marxism and Zaretsky – how families support capitalism, consumption and economic inequality.
5. Feminism – Oakley, canalisation, Delphy and Leonard, patriarchy and domestic labour.
6. Comparing Perspectives – strengths, criticisms and different interpretations of family life.
7. 12-Mark Exam Workshop – planning, analysing and evaluating sociological arguments.

What’s included:

• 43-page student workbook
• 7 structured lessons
• Model answers and guided practice
• Do Now retrieval quizzes
• Knowledge checks and applied activities
• Word banks and sentence starters
• Differentiated writing and discussion tasks
• One-page knowledge organiser
• Colour-coded glossary
• 12-mark exam question workshop
• AO1, AO2 and AO3 guidance
• Self-assessment and reflection
• Full answers and teacher notes

Ideal for AQA GCSE Sociology, Years 10–11, Paper 1 revision, classroom teaching, homework, intervention and independent study.

Designed with accessible layouts, clear diagrams and SEN-friendly scaffolding.

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