Sociology
The sociological perspective, culture, socialisation, inequality and social change for university students.
About Sociology on DigiTransact Mastermind
The sociological perspective, culture, socialisation, inequality and social change for university students.
Each of the 8 Sociology skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Sociology questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Sociology work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
8 Sociology skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Sociology practice sets you should be able to:
- Thinking Sociologically: The sociological imagination and the founders of sociology.
- Culture, Norms & Values: Elements of culture, ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.
- Social Stratification & Inequality: Class, status, mobility and dimensions of inequality.
- Culture & Socialisation: Explore culture, norms, values and how people are socialised.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Sociology question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
The process by which people learn the norms and values of their society is:
- Stratification
- Socialisation
- Urbanisation
- Globalisation
Working: Socialisation transmits culture from one generation to the next through family, school, peers and media.
Social stratification refers to
- the ranking of people into layers with unequal access to resources and power
- the layers of rock in the earth
- the seating plan of a classroom
- a type of survey
Working: Stratification systems distribute wealth, prestige and power unequally across groups.
Sociology is best defined as
- the systematic study of society and social behaviour
- the study of the mind of an individual
- the study of rocks and minerals
- the study of ancient texts only
Working: Sociology examines how groups, institutions and social forces shape human life.
Main topics and skills
Sociology is organised into 4 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
The Sociological Perspective
Culture, Socialisation & Institutions
Inequality & Social Change
Social Structure & Change
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this Sociology practice for?
Right now Sociology spans University. Use the level filter on this page to hide everything outside the stage you are revising for.
What topics are included in Sociology?
There are 4 topic groups in Sociology, including The Sociological Perspective, Culture, Socialisation & Institutions, Inequality & Social Change and Social Structure & Change. Working through a single group at a time is usually faster than jumping around.
What is in the Sociology question bank?
52 Sociology questions sit across 8 skills. A written explanation follows every answer, so a wrong attempt still shows you the method.
Is Sociology practice useful for tertiary coursework?
Because Sociology is organised by level, the sets covering tertiary coursework are easy to isolate, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework.
Do I need an account to practise Sociology?
Reading is open to everyone. Signing up for free adds the parts that need to be stored: your SmartScore, your completed Sociology skills and your place in a set.
Related subjects
Free sociology courses to watch alongside
Full video courses from universities and educators, free to watch and listed on their own pages here.
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