Unit Award Scheme

70976 SOCIOLOGY: POVERTY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1recognise members of UK society who may suffer from povertyStudent completed work
2explain the four main sociological definitions of poverty, eg absolute, relative, subjective, environmentalStudent completed work
3compare the concepts of absolute and relative povertyStudent completed work
4compare cultural and structural explanations of povertyStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

5the cycle of deprivationStudent completed work
6what five giants the welfare state intended to destroyStudent completed work
7the differences between means testing and universal benefitsStudent completed work
8three successes and three limitations of the welfare state.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 21 October 2014Level - Level One