GCSE Sociology: Crime and Deviance Resource Bundle (AQA)
The Crime and Deviance unit in GCSE Sociology (AQA) provides an exciting opportunity for students to examine why people break the rules, how society defines crime and deviance, and how the justice system operates. This engaging bundle of PowerPoint lessons introduces students to key sociological explanations of criminal behaviour, the role of the media, and the impact of social factors such as gender, ethnicity, and class.
The PowerPoints guide students through major perspectives on crime, including Functionalism, Marxism, and Labelling theory, and explore topics such as the social construction of crime, formal and informal social control, and youth deviance. Each lesson includes discussion tasks, knowledge checks, and exam-style questions to strengthen all assessment objectives.
By the end of the unit, students will be able to apply sociological theory to real-life examples, critically analyse patterns of criminal behaviour, and confidently respond to exam questions on causes, consequences, and public perceptions of crime.