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This Ideologies on Society bundle within the Theory and Methods component of A Level Sociology (AQA 7192/1 and 7192/3) provides students with a critical and comparative exploration of sociological and political ideologies that seek to explain, justify, or challenge the structure and functioning of society. The PDF summary introduces key concepts such as ideology, dominant ideology, false consciousness, hegemony, and utopian vs ruling-class ideologies, linking them to theoretical frameworks including Marxism, Feminism, Functionalism, and Postmodernism.

The resource examines the role of ideology in maintaining social order, legitimising inequality, and shaping belief systems and values. It also engages with debates about whether sociology itself can be value-free or whether it is influenced by ideological positions—drawing on the views of Marx, Gramsci, Althusser, Gouldner, Becker, and Weber.

The PowerPoint presentation brings the topic to life with clear visuals, key definitions, theory breakdowns, and contemporary examples (e.g. meritocracy, neoliberalism, and media narratives). It helps students understand how ideologies influence institutions, social policy, and research agendas.

To build strong evaluative skills, the bundle includes connectives worksheets and skills-based activities, such as ideology-identification tasks, sociologist-matching exercises, and debate-style writing prompts. A focused podcast episode walks students through the nature and influence of ideology in sociology and wider society, providing a digestible overview for revision or flipped learning.

The question bank includes short-answer and essay-style questions with model answers and examiner-style commentary—featuring prompts like “Evaluate the view that sociology is influenced by ideological perspectives” and “Assess the role of ideology in shaping our understanding of society.” An interactive quiz reinforces key concepts, theorists, and debates in a fun and engaging way.

Altogether, this bundle equips students with the critical thinking tools and theoretical understanding needed to tackle one of the most abstract yet fundamental aspects of sociology—how belief systems influence both social life and sociological knowledge.