Postmodernists claim, as do many politicians, that there is no such thing as social class. Yet why are there continuing inequalities within society? This is a question which has got me thinking critically about society and drives me to pursue my understanding of sociology to a higher level.
Studying Sociology at A-Level has sparked my enthusiasm for the subject. I am particularly fascinated by macro theories such as Functionalism and Marxism. Sociologists such as Marx and Durkheim have provided us with evidence that structure is fundamental in society. I enjoy researching conflicting theories which suggest that society is much more complex, and therefore needs to be understood in terms of the constant social interactions and differing human behaviour that occurs in everyday life. …show more content…
Jones’ books have also furthered my knowledge of the media as a vital secondary socialisation agent. This has built upon the understanding that I gained from studying Media Studies at AS-Level. Similarly, studying History at AS-Level has also helped me with my studies in sociology; as I have learnt to be analytical in the information presented with me and take into consideration different perspectives, for example the extent to which African Americans had reached equality in the USA by the 1960s, and debates such as the extent to which German aggression was the main cause for the out-break of the First World War. Biology AS-Level has offered me a detailed scientific understanding of humans, which has complemented my studies in sociology as it reflects that society must be equally as complex, as I believe we are more than scientific elements and sociology can answer questions posed by human behaviour in a wider societal
Studying Sociology at A-Level has sparked my enthusiasm for the subject. I am particularly fascinated by macro theories such as Functionalism and Marxism. Sociologists such as Marx and Durkheim have provided us with evidence that structure is fundamental in society. I enjoy researching conflicting theories which suggest that society is much more complex, and therefore needs to be understood in terms of the constant social interactions and differing human behaviour that occurs in everyday life. …show more content…
Jones’ books have also furthered my knowledge of the media as a vital secondary socialisation agent. This has built upon the understanding that I gained from studying Media Studies at AS-Level. Similarly, studying History at AS-Level has also helped me with my studies in sociology; as I have learnt to be analytical in the information presented with me and take into consideration different perspectives, for example the extent to which African Americans had reached equality in the USA by the 1960s, and debates such as the extent to which German aggression was the main cause for the out-break of the First World War. Biology AS-Level has offered me a detailed scientific understanding of humans, which has complemented my studies in sociology as it reflects that society must be equally as complex, as I believe we are more than scientific elements and sociology can answer questions posed by human behaviour in a wider societal