New Right Theory in Sociology

WALT: How does the New Right contribute to our understanding of modern society?
WILFs: Can identify and explain key terms (E)..... Can describe and explain then New Right as a sociological and political theory (D).... can describe and explain in detail New right views on Family, Education, Power and Stratification (C).... Can compare, contrast and evaluate New Right views against competing theory AND empirical evidence (A*)

Lesson Development

1. Rally Robin everything you can remember about the New Right in sociology then Stand and Share
2. Read and take notes from BOTH PPTs with your revision twin adding to your Stand and Share lists
3. In a group of 4-5 plan, create then share a revision resource which includes:
i) NR view of the family - evaluate how valid is it
ii) NR view of education and social policy - argue for and against
iii) NR view of stratification and differentiation - briefly compare and contrast to other theories and assess against empirical evidence
iv) New Right view on role of the State - evaluate
5. Plenary - Paraphrase passport - What does the New Right contribute to our understanding of modern society?