Sociology, Health and Social Care

Head of Department: Katie Reynolds

Members of Department:

• Thaslima Begum (Deputy Head of Department)
• Yasmeen Jama
• Pelumi Owoseje
• Susan Skyers (Head of Year 13)

The literal meaning of the word ‘Sociology’ is the ‘science of society’. The interactions between people as members of society are what Sociology is about. Social events and changes do not occur by accident. Sociology attempts to bring a systematic understanding to our knowledge of what goes on around us - locally, nationally and even internationally.  Using a variety of models and theories and applying recognised research methods the Sociologist sets off to try and understand our human condition a little better. This can be a demanding task - but an interesting and rewarding one!

In a sense studying Sociology is a continuous series of debates with and by Sociologists! We spend most of our time studying what sociologists have found out and how their conclusions are debated, argued and disagreed with by other people who may have other ideas and see things quite differently.

Sociology is a modern and challenging course at GCSE and A- level, and an excellent choice for students who wish to think critically about the society they live in and develop key academic skills.