Sociology 9699 Notes Extra Quality May 2026

Sociology 9699 — Concise, Purposeful Overview and Study Notes

• [ ] I can compare Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, and Interactionism.
• [ ] I know 3 sociologists per topic (Family, Education, Crime, Methods).
• [ ] I understand the difference between Positivism and Interpretivism.
• [ ] I can explain 2 reasons for class differences in education.
• [ ] I can apply Merton’s Strain Theory to crime.
• [ ] I have practiced a 20-mark essay under timed conditions.

3.1 Key Concepts

• The functions of religion (e.g., social cohesion, social control)
• The relationship between religion and social change
• The impact of secularization on religious institutions and practices