Unit Award Scheme

LE5292 SOCIOLOGY (UNIT 5): SOCIAL CLASS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1at least two characteristics associated with the term 'working class' and at least two characteristics associated with the term 'middle class'Student completed work
2the terms 'lifestyle' and 'life chance'Student completed work
3at least one difference between cultural and structural explanations for inequalityStudent completed work
4the term 'underclass'Student completed work
5the term 'proletarianisation'Student completed work

demonstrated the ability to

6give a personal explanation of the term 'working class culture'Student completed work
7explain what is meant by the term 'social mobility'Student completed work
8explain at least two ways in which an individual might ascend the social class ladderStudent completed work
9identify from a given list at least three jobs that can be considered middle class and at least three jobs that can be considered working classStudent completed work

experienced

10taking part in discussion on the topic of social class.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 6 December 2000Level - Entry Level