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Cambridge International A Level Sociology
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Fully coveredLast checked 2026-05-19
Practise
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Night-before review for Cambridge International A Level Sociology
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Start with Sociological Theory and Perspectives
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25 min · 10 energyflashcardsReview Functionalism, Marxism, and consensus versus conflict theories flashcards
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9 min · 4 energyexam modeTry a short skill practice set
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Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Sociological Theory and Perspectives
Functionalism, Marxism, and consensus versus conflict theoriesFeminism, interactionism, and postmodern perspectives
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Sociological Research Methods
Quantitative and qualitative data collection methodsSampling, reliability, validity, and ethical considerations
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Culture, Identity and Socialisation
Primary and secondary socialisation agents and processesIdentity formation including class, gender, ethnicity, and age
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Family and Households
Changing family structures and household diversityRoles, relationships, and theoretical perspectives on family
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Education
Role of education and differential educational achievementCurriculum, hidden curriculum, and schooling processes
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Religion
Functions of religion and theoretical perspectives on religionSecularisation, religious pluralism, and new religious movements
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Media
Ownership, control, and production of media contentMedia representations of social groups and media effects
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Work, Organisations and Leisure
Division of labour, alienation, and changing nature of workOrganisations, management theories, and leisure patterns
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Power, Politics and the State
Definitions of power and theoretical perspectives on the statePolitical participation, voting behaviour, and democracy
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Social Stratification and Inequality
Class, status, and party: dimensions of stratificationSocial mobility and life chances across stratification systems
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Crime and Deviance
Theoretical explanations of crime and deviant behaviourSocial distribution of crime by class, gender, ethnicity, and age
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Health, Medicine and the Body
Social construction of health, illness, and the sick roleInequalities in health and the role of the medical profession
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Poverty and Development
Definitions and explanations of poverty and social exclusionGlobal development, underdevelopment, and dependency theories
Cambridge International A Level Sociology
Globalisation and the Knowledge Economy
Cultural, economic, and political dimensions of globalisationKnowledge economy, information society, and global inequalities
Sample original practice
Which perspective sees society as a system of interrelated parts working together for stability (consensus)?
Which theory stresses consensus and social order?
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Functionalism, Marxism, and consensus versus conflict theories
What to know
- Functionalism, Marxism, and consensus versus conflict theories needs accurate concepts, named evidence or theory, and clear evaluation.
- Research methods, ethics and validity should be linked to the specific study, claim or social context.
Common mistake
Describing a theory or study without connecting it to the question.
Worked example
A Sociological Theory and Perspectives question asks for evaluation. What should the answer include?
- 1. Make a precise claim that answers the question.
- 2. Use a named concept, study, theory or item detail as support.
- 3. Explain one strength, limitation or alternative interpretation.
Feminism, interactionism, and postmodern perspectives
What to know
- Feminism, interactionism, and postmodern perspectives needs accurate concepts, named evidence or theory, and clear evaluation.
- Research methods, ethics and validity should be linked to the specific study, claim or social context.
Common mistake
Describing a theory or study without connecting it to the question.
Worked example
A Sociological Theory and Perspectives question asks for evaluation. What should the answer include?
- 1. Make a precise claim that answers the question.
- 2. Use a named concept, study, theory or item detail as support.
- 3. Explain one strength, limitation or alternative interpretation.
Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
What to know
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods needs accurate concepts, named evidence or theory, and clear evaluation.
- Research methods, ethics and validity should be linked to the specific study, claim or social context.
Common mistake
Describing a theory or study without connecting it to the question.
Worked example
A Sociological Research Methods question asks for evaluation. What should the answer include?
- 1. Make a precise claim that answers the question.
- 2. Use a named concept, study, theory or item detail as support.
- 3. Explain one strength, limitation or alternative interpretation.
Three quick checks
1. What skill does the approved sample question test?
sociology
Functionalism is a consensus structural theory that sees society as a system of interrelated institutions (family, education, religion, etc.) that each perform functions to maintain social order and stability. Marxism and feminism are conflict theories; interactionism is a micro-level perspective focusing on meanings in interaction.
2. What mistake should you watch for in Functionalism, Marxism, and consensus versus conflict theories?
Describing a theory or study without connecting it to the question.
StudyVector stores common mistake patterns so the next attempt can repair the specific error rather than restart the whole course.
3. What should happen after a missed point?
Review the explanation, name the mistake, then answer a similar question while the correction is fresh.
The page feeds the same loop as practice: attempt, feedback, repair, and return.