Sociology

{"examination": "CAPE Sociology", "syllabus_topics": {"School-Based Assessment (SBA)": ["Research Paper: consists of a research project (1300–1500 words) on a relevant social issue [54]. For Unit 1, the focus is on a social group or organization in the community (e.g., schools, youth groups); for Unit 2, the focus is on issues affecting community development (e.g., poverty, environment) [54, 55]."], "Unit 1: The Sociological Perspective": ["Module 1 - Sociological Concepts, Perspectives and Methods: introduces the development of Sociology as a discipline both globally and in the Caribbean [31-33]. It covers fundamental concepts such as social order, social change, socialization (agents like family, media, religion), and culture [34]. The module details main theoretical perspectives (Functionalist, Marxist, Interactionist, Feminist) and the principles of scientific research, including quantitative and qualitative methods [34, 35].", "Module 2 - Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education: examines core social institutions from mainstream and Caribbean perspectives [31, 36]. It focuses on family structures (such as matrifocal families), the role of religion in multicultural societies (including Creole religions like Vodou and Santeria), and the impact of education on social development [36-38].", "Module 3 - Social Stratification: explores stratification systems based on class, colour, race, ethnicity, caste, and gender [31, 39]. It details the evolution of Caribbean stratification from the plantation society to the present day, analyzing patterns of social mobility (horizontal, vertical, intergenerational) and the influence of Caribbean theorists like M.G. Smith and Edward Brathwaite [39, 40]."], "Unit 2: Development and Social Change": ["Module 1 - Population and Development: focuses on population concepts (birth/death rates, migration, HDI) and trends in developed and developing countries [31, 41, 42]. It assesses sociological perspectives of population (Malthusian, Marxist, Demographic Transition) and evaluates population policies and indicators of development such as GDP, GNP, and quality of life [42, 43].", "Module 2 - Crime and Deviance: explores definitions of social order, social control, deviance, and crime [31, 44, 45]. It examines perspectives on crime (Biological, Functionalist, Marxist, Feminist) and addresses specific Caribbean issues like drug trafficking, juvenile delinquency, and the effectiveness of institutions of social control [45-47].", "Module 3 - Caribbean Social Issues: Poverty, Health and Environment: addresses major regional issues including absolute and relative poverty, health problems (HIV/AIDS, non-communicable diseases), and environmental concerns like climate change and pollution [31, 48-50]. It evaluates measures to address these issues, such as poverty alleviation and disaster preparedness, and their relationship to social instability or 'anomie' [51-53]."]}}