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The Complete Families and Households Bundle for A Level Sociology is a fully developed, content-rich resource pack that covers every topic required by the specification. This bundle includes detailed PDF topic summaries, visually engaging PowerPoint presentations, skills-based activities, podcast episodes, exam-style questions with model answers, and interactive quizzes—everything needed to teach, learn, and revise this foundational unit with confidence.

Core content areas include:
Theories of the Family (Functionalist, Marxist, Feminist, Personal Life Perspective, Postmodernist)

Changing Family Patterns (Marriage, divorce, cohabitation, childbearing, family diversity)

Couples (Domestic labour, power and decision-making, the impact of paid work, domestic violence)

Gender, Class and Ethnic Differences in Family Life

Childhood (The social construction of childhood, changes in childhood over time, cross-cultural comparisons)

Demography (Birth and death rates, ageing population, migration and their impact on family structures)

Social Policy and the Family (The role of the state, different ideological views, policy impacts on family life)

Family Diversity and critiques of the “ideal” nuclear family

Each topic includes a PowerPoint presentation that breaks down complex sociological ideas and theories into manageable, student-friendly visuals, integrated with key studies (e.g. Oakley, Parsons, Murray, Giddens, Smart) and up-to-date examples. The bundle also features connectives worksheets and a wide range of skills-based tasks—including PEEL paragraph practice, theory-application charts, and evaluation scaffolds—to strengthen AO1, AO2, and AO3 skills.

Each sub-topic is supported by a dedicated podcast episode, summarising key content and debates in accessible audio format, perfect for revision and independent study. The question bank provides a range of short and extended exam-style questions with model answers and examiner-style commentary, covering prompts such as “Evaluate the view that the family is becoming more equal” and “Assess the impact of government policies on family diversity.” The interactive quizzes reinforce key concepts, terms, and theorists in a dynamic, engaging way.

Altogether, this Complete Families and Households Bundle gives students everything they need to develop a deep understanding of one of sociology’s most relatable and socially relevant topics. It’s ideal for teachers delivering the course or students aiming for exam excellence and critical engagement with real-world issues.