In this theories and methods summary grid, find all of the necessary key thinkers and key terms to pass with flying colours.

Outline and explain two reasons why some people argue that sociology cannot be a science (10 marks) Evaluate the claim that whether sociology can be a science depends on what we mean by science in the first place. (20 marks)

Evaluate the claim that quantitative research methods may have many advantages, but they tell us little about what people really think and do. (20 marks) Outline and explain two reasons why positivists prefer to use quantitative research methods (10 marks)

Outline and explain two concepts that symbolic interactionists use to understand social life (10) In-depth essay guaranteed to get you top marks!

Outline and explain two reasons for the growth of globalisation (10 marks) Evaluate the claim that we are now living in the postmodern age (20 marks)

Outline and explain two views of the role of social policy in society (10 marks) Evaluate different sociological perspectives’ views of the relationship between sociology and social policy (20 marks)

Evaluate the contribution of action approaches in our understanding of social behaviour (20 marks)

Outline and explain two feminist views of the role of women in society (10 marks) Evaluate the contribution of feminists to our understanding of society. (20 marks)

Evaluate the contribution of different Marxist theories to an understanding of society today (20 marks) Outline and explain two criticism of Marxist views in society (10 marks)

Outline and explain two functionalist concepts (10 marks) Evaluate the claim that functionalism understates both the extent of conflict in society and the ability of social actors to create society through interaction. (20)