Discussions points including: Do the owners of the media have too much power? Are audiences influenced by what they see and read? Can politicians abuse the power of the media? Should we have laws to protect people’s privacy? Do we need censorship against explicit sex on film and television? Do we need censorship against explicit violence on film and television?

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.

Following this Slide Show you should: Be able to define deviance and crime. Be aware that both deviance and crime are social constructions. Be aware that deviance and crime can vary between cultures. Be aware that deviance and crime can vary across time. Be aware of Howard Becker's view that no action in itself is deviant until defined as such. Be aware that deviant and criminal behaviour are controlled by rules, social mores and sanctions.

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.

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.

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.

A summary of key points linking ethnicity and inequality in modern Britain.

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

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.

Examination style scripts have been annotated for classroom analysis. This document can be used in different ways. Download it and use it with your classes to look at examination skills. It will work in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation on the NGfL Cymru site which looks at improving grades. Use it onscreen with the reviewing toolbar option switched on. You will reveal a commentary on the examples that are shown. Opt for ‘Final Showing Markup’ in the drop down menu if you want the comments, or ‘Final’ if you do not

A lesson plan and stimulus sheets to encourage communication key skills.

Media knowledge test to show the student if their revision has been effective.

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.

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.

Preparing for WJEC AS Unit 1 Acquiring Culture: Option 1 - Families and Culture Guide and tips for students preparing for the exam.

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.

A word document analysing candidates' answers to youth culture questions.

Worksheet on Sociological theme: Mental Health and Young People. Key skills: Application of number Communication Sociological skill: Interpreting data Analysis of data

Analyse stimulus material on Church impact on community. Key skills: Communication Sociological skill: Interpretation

GCSE Sociology resources including presentation, activity and worksheet. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.