Archive for the 'Year 13 Sociology' Category

17
Jul

Karl Marx commented that ‘religion is the opium of the masses’. Discuss the idea that it is the media that now keeps us all drugged.

The media, one might argue, plays a key role in stopping us living ‘real’ lives.  We are all consumed with vicarious living through soap characters, reality television, ’second life’ etc.  Furthermore, the digital age means that no one can simply ‘enjoy the moment’ because they’re busy recording it, capturing it on their mobile phone and camera.

16
Jul

Are people the puppets of society?

Consider the top down approach to sociology.  Is it true to say that our lives are shaped and controlled by the structures and rules that are imposed upon us?

16
Jul

Does a consensus exist in modern British politics?

Having done a considerable amount of work on ideology and the policies of parties today, do you think that there is now a consensus in British politics?  Just how different are the main political parties?