This Ideologies of the Family resource bundle provides A Level Sociology students with a deep and critical understanding of how dominant social ideas shape and justify family life and structures. The PDF summary explores key ideological perspectives, including the New Right, Feminist and Marxist views on the family, with particular focus on how ideologies uphold certain norms—such as the nuclear family as the ideal or “natural” model. The pack examines how family ideologies relate to gender roles, state policy, capitalism, patriarchy, and cultural expectations.
The PowerPoint presentation visually explains these concepts with theorist breakdowns (e.g. Murray, Althusser, Greer, Stacey), critical comparisons, and real-world applications to media, education, and government policy. To support high-level exam writing, the bundle includes connectives worksheets and skills-based tasks, including ideology comparison charts, myth vs reality activities, and critical evaluation exercises.
A focused podcast episode can be accessed at: , it explores the social construction of the “ideal” family and how this serves political or economic interests, helping students consolidate complex ideas in a relatable format. The question bank provides a mix of short and extended questions with model answers, such as “Evaluate the view that the nuclear family is an ideological construct” or “Assess the impact of New Right ideology on family policy.” An interactive quiz tests key terms, theorists, and arguments in a student-friendly and engaging way. Together, this bundle equips learners to question taken-for-granted assumptions about family life and develop strong, critical sociological insight
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