This mini-lesson covers social differentiation and stratification: class and life chances, functionalist vs Marxist vs Weberian theories, poverty, and inequalities of gender, ethnicity and age.
Work through each screen, answer the questions as you go and collect ⭐ stars. Some questions are multiple-choice, some are sort-and-match games, and a few use simple research-methods maths (percentages and sample figures). Press Start when you're ready.
Basics
Differentiation & stratification
Social differentiation — how society distinguishes groups (by class, gender, ethnicity, age).
Stratification — a hierarchy of layers; class is the main UK form.
Life chances (Weber).
Spec note (please read): OCR withdrew GCSE Sociology (J696); its final exams were in summer 2018 and it was not redeveloped for the current 9–1 GCSEs. This lesson teaches mainstream GCSE Sociology content that matches the old J696 topic. If you are sitting a current exam, check whether your school uses AQA or Eduqas instead.
Quick check
Key term
?Chances of gaining good health, housing and education are called…
Theories
Functionalist vs Marxist
Davis & Moore: inequality is necessary & meritocratic.
Marxism: class conflict, exploitation, false consciousness.
Sort it
Sort the view
Tap a claim, then the theory.
⚖️ Functionalist
🏭 Marxist
🎩 Weberian
Quick check
Whose theory?
?Who argues unequal rewards motivate the talented to fill important roles?
Weber
Weber's three dimensions
Class (economic), status (prestige), party (power).
Calculate
Your turn — percentage
✎In a survey of 200 people in the lowest income group, 62 agreed with a statement. What percentage agreed? Give a whole number.