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GCSE: Sociology
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2,220 GCSE Sociology essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 4
- Peer Reviewed essays 11
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Compare and contrast the Functionalist and Marxist views of society.
5 star(s)Overall this is an impressive essay that demonstrates excellent knowledge of the two viewpoints and also a comprehensive use of language and turn of phrase. At times the key terms…
- Essay length: 949 words
- Submitted: 07/11/2003
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Marked by teacher:
Matthew Wilkin
09/03/2013 -
Reviewed by:
cwhite
19/03/2012
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outline and evaluate feminist contributions to our understanding of gender
4 star(s)The body of the essay is great and shows excellent knowledge and understanding. However, there is probably not enough evaluation - a key critic would be that the essay asks…
- Essay length: 1270 words
- Submitted: 22/11/2007
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Marked by teacher:
Lesley Clark
27/02/2012
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Assess the claim that the family has become increasingly symmetrical
4 star(s)Overall the essay needs more post-modern evidence and also needs to consider family structure in other societies other than Britain. …
- Essay length: 1452 words
- Submitted: 17/10/2005
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Marked by teacher:
Matthew Wilkin
04/04/2013
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Does the nuclear family benefit the bourgoisie?
3 star(s)This essay identifies the correct theories to use and cover the basic assumption of each theory well. However, there are a distinct lack of sociologists, key terms and theory to…
- Essay length: 1102 words
- Submitted: 19/02/2004
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Marked by teacher:
Matthew Wilkin
04/04/2013
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Assess the Functionalist claim that the family benefits both individuals and society as a whole
5 star(s)This question has been answered extremely well for a GCSE candidate. The writer has a sound understanding of Functionalism, which is evident as the essay refers to key Functionalist sociologists,…
- Essay length: 1306 words
- Submitted: 07/10/2007
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Reviewed by:
cwhite
28/02/2012
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Outline + Discuss the View That Roles of Men and Women in the Family are Becoming More Equal
5 star(s)This question has been answered very well for a GCSE candidate. The writer evidently has a sound understanding which is obvious by the multiple references to broad sociological theory, and…
- Essay length: 1742 words
- Submitted: 10/01/2007
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Reviewed by:
cwhite
08/03/2012
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Are the differences between radical and liberal feminism greater than what unites them?
5 star(s)This is a really impressive answer, firstly beginning with a great explanation of the general feminist movement. It is immediately evident that the writer has sound knowledge of the subject,…
- Essay length: 1641 words
- Submitted: 14/02/2006
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Reviewed by:
cwhite
25/03/2012
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Asses whether sociology could and/or should becomeconstrued as scientific
5 star(s)A very well written answer. It begins by explaining the first introduction of sociology being considered a science, describing “The Enlightenmentâ€Â. This is crucial to define in order to answer…
- Essay length: 1379 words
- Submitted: 04/01/2006
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Reviewed by:
cwhite
22/03/2012
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Assess the view that religion is a conservative force within society (40).
5 star(s)The writer provides a good introduction, explaining consensus and conflict theories which are essential to understand in order to answer the question. It is correctly structured because it provides the…
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Is the Nuclear Family universal?
4 star(s)This question has been answered fairly well for a GCSE candidate. The writer evidently has a sound understanding which is shown particularly with multiple references to Murdock, who is a…
- Essay length: 1280 words
- Submitted: 13/11/2007
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Reviewed by:
cwhite
26/02/2012
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