Uncovering Sociological Perspectives on Social Policy

Uncovering Sociological Perspectives on Social Policy

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will understand theoretical viewpoints of Marxist positivists, functionalist, feminists, and New Right in relation to social policies.

What do you already know about sociological perspectives on social policy?

Introduction to Sociological Perspectives

Definition of sociological perspectives and their role in shaping social policies.

Marxist Positivist Perspective

Overview of the Marxist positivist viewpoint and its impact on social policy.

Functionalist Perspective

Explanation of the functionalist viewpoint and its relevance to social policy formulation.

Feminist Perspective

Understanding the feminist viewpoint and its influence on social policies.

New Right Perspective

Insight into the New Right perspective and its impact on social policy decisions.

Comparative Analysis

Comparing and contrasting the different sociological perspectives in relation to social policies.

Role-Play Activity

Engaging in a role-play activity to understand how each perspective influences social policy outcomes.

Reflection and Discussion

Encouraging students to reflect on the lesson and engage in a group discussion about the significance of sociological perspectives on social policy.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.