This sociology unit covers three modules: Module 1 examines sociology as a discipline, methods of research, and origins of Caribbean sociology as well as culture, Caribbean culture, identity, and Caribbean identity. Module 2 covers social institutions including definitions and functions of family, religion, and education in the Caribbean. Module 3 defines and discusses social stratification, functions, stratification in the Caribbean, and social mobility in the Caribbean.

1. Cape Sociology Unit 1
This Unit is divided into three Modules:
Module 1 covers the area dealing with
Sociology:
• Sociology the Discipline
• Methods of Research
• Origins of Caribbean Sociology
Culture:
• What is Culture?
• Caribbean Culture
Identity:
• What is Identity?
• Caribbean Identity
Module 2 covers the area dealing with Social Institutions
The Family
• Definiton
• Functions
• Family Types
• Ethnic Families
Religion
• Definition
• Functions
• Types
• Origins of Caribbean indigenous Religions
Education
• Definition
• Functions
• History and Development of Caribbean Education systems
Module 3 - Social Stratification and Social Mobility

2. • Definition
• Functions
• Caribbean Stratification
• Social mobility in the Caribbean