Sociology A-Level
Conflict and consensus
What Conflict and consensus means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A core debate contrasting perspectives that see society as driven by inequality and competing interests with those that emphasise shared norms and social harmony.
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- Subject Content – A-level: Core themes (AQA A-Level)
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