Task 1: Critically Compare Marxist and Functionalist theories of socialisation

Make sure you include:

• A critical comparison of Marxist and functionalist theories of socialisation (2.1)
• Formatted as an essay which must be fully referenced (4.1)

Please print off and include this assignment paperwork with your submission ensuring your name is on the front, you sign the declaration and include the actual word count of your assignment on the title page. Your assignment must be in 12 pt. font, with double line spacing throughout. You must include a footer which has your name, your student ID and page numbers on and an assignment front cover with your name, date, assignment title and word count on.

This must be:

·      Formatted as an essay

·      Fully referenced throughout the text, with a reference list at the back

·      Written in formal academic tone.

You may not:

·      Use diagrams, charts, etc (referenced)

·      Use headings / subheadings.

Task 2: LO2 and 3: Presentation on culture, socialisation and identity

Produce an individual presentation in which you analyse the key concepts of culture, socialisation and identity. Explain how identities can impact on social behaviour (1.1/ 1.2/ 1.3) (3.1/ 3.2/ 3.3)

Ensure that you hand in the copy of your powerpoint presentation and any accompanying notes that you may have, before you start.

Browne, K. Sociology for AS AQA

Giddens, A & Sutton, P Sociology (7^th Ed)

Haralambos, M & Holborn, M Sociology Themes and Perspectives (8^th Edition)

Kirby et al. ‘Sociology for OCR’

Punch et al. ‘Sociology; Making sense of Society’

by Keating et al ‘Fifty Key Sociologists: The Contemporary Theories’