| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 04/03/2026 |
| Subject: Sociology |
| Lesson Topic: Perspectives on the role of the family |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the main sociological perspectives on the role of the family.
- Compare how each perspective explains family functions and social change.
- Analyse the strengths and limitations of functionalist, Marxist, feminist, and post‑modern views.
- Apply these perspectives to contemporary family forms and policy debates.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- PowerPoint slides summarising each perspective
- Handout with comparative matrix (printed)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Sticky notes for group activity
- Exit ticket slips
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Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What does ‘family’ mean to you?” to activate prior knowledge. Briefly recap the previous lesson on social institutions and set today’s success criteria: students will identify, compare and critically evaluate four major sociological perspectives on the family.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5’) – poll on family definitions; record responses on sticky notes.
- Mini‑lecture (15’) – overview of functionalist, Marxist, feminist, and post‑modern perspectives using slides.
- Comparative matrix activity (20’) – groups complete a printed matrix comparing core views, strengths, and criticisms.
- Whole‑class debrief (10’) – groups share key findings; teacher highlights links to social change.
- Case‑study analysis (15’) – apply each perspective to a contemporary issue (e.g., same‑sex marriage).
- Check for understanding (5’) – quick quiz or exit‑ticket question.
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Conclusion:
Summarise how each perspective frames family change and note where they converge or diverge. Students complete an exit ticket stating which perspective they find most persuasive for a given policy issue. Homework: write a 300‑word response evaluating one perspective against a recent news article on family policy.
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