Sociology A-Level
Marginalisation
What Marginalisation means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Marginalisation
The process of pushing certain groups to the edges of society, reducing their access to legitimate opportunity structures and increasing the likelihood of deviance.
Topics that use Marginalisation
- Crime and Deviance (AQA A-Level)
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Using Marginalisation in the exam
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