The Sociology Show

In this episode, Jarrett Robert Rose discusses his work on culture, consciousness, health and in particular, mental health. You can follow Jarrett on his Twitter page here - https://twitter.com/jarrettrose4 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support .

In this episode, Dr George Musgrave reads chapter one of his book with Sally Anne Gross entitled 'Can Music make you sick; measuring the price of musical ambition' You can follow George on Twitter - @DrGMusgrave Chapter two will be coming soon! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support .

In this episode, we discuss key terms that are useful for those of you starting a Sociology course for the first time. Whether it is GCSE, AS, A-level, degree or foundation then here we have key terms that you will need to add to your sociological language. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support .

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Hine from the University of West London. Ben is a senior lecturer in Psychology and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Ben is also a co-founder of the Men and Boys coalition ( http://www.menandboyscoalition.org.uk ), a network of organisations, academics, journalists, professionals and leaders committed to highlighting and taking...

In this episode, students from BHASVIC college consider the issue of sexism in video games. Aimee, Seb, Nell and Daisy used the work of Anita Sarkeesian as inspiration into their own research to highlight the language often used by gamers towards female players. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support .

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Karenza Moore. Karenza is a Lecturer in Sociology of Crime at Newcastle University, UK, and has researched drugs, drug use and drug policy for 18 years. Her work explores drug prevalence, patterns, and emerging drug trends; meanings, motivations and consequences of drug use; and the impacts of drug prohibition. She wrote the first report of its kind laying out...

In this episode, students from BHASVIC college in Hove discuss a mini research project they completed on the topic of gender identity and social media. Imogen, Erin, Rosie and Juno set themselves a a hypothesis of 'Twitter and Instagram has given women and non-binary individuals more freedom with gender expression' Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Chris Till from Leeds Beckett University. Chris is a sociologist who has a focus on health, digital technologies and social theory, he conducts theoretical and empirical investigations into digital technologies and health. Chris talks about online misinformation, fake news and propaganda in respect of how such news is generated and spread and to what extent are...

In this episode, David Edmonds from the Social Science Bites podcast interviews Professor Bev Skeggs about how social media platforms such as Facebook can track, monitor and use data about its users. Bev explains how Facebook trawls its users’ habits to collect information on people’s general browsing habits and the process of selling data to advertising companies so that they can place an advert...

In this episode, a group of students from Shenzhen College discuss the issue of gig economy in China. Maggie Liu, Annie Tang and Linda Fu outline some of their experiences so far of studying Sociology, who their inspirations and favourite theorists have been and then discuss a project they completed on the issue of gig economy in China. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Dick Hobbs. Dick entered academic work late having worked as an office boy, labourer, dustman and schoolteacher. He trained as a sociologist at the LSE and the University of Surrey before working at the Universities of Oxford and Durham, where he held Chairs in both Sociology and Law. Dick is an urban ethnographer specialising in the sociology of London,...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Alicia Denby, Alicia is a Sociologist and PhD student at Manchester Metropolitan University, specialising in the research fields of intimacy, gender, modern dating practices and singlehood. Her current research looks at Love Island and its portrayal of gender and some of the problematic themes that arise in the show. You can read more about Alicia's research here...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Paul O' Connor. Paul is a Lecturer in Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Exeter, and Adjunct Assistant Professor in Sociology at Lingnan University. His research is focussed on religion, ethnicity, and the sociology of skateboarding. He received his PhD from the University of Queensland and has lived and taught in Hong Kong and Prague. He is author...

In this episode, a group of lower 6th form Sociology students from Cokethorpe school in Oxfordshire debate whether social class, gender or ethnicity cause the largest inequalities. Many thanks to Sophia May, Caitlyn Alford, Lily Todeschini, Issy Stagg, Annabelle Vallance, Edith Wannell, Heidi Robertson and to their teacher, Louise Bowden for submitting the entry. If you would like to send an entry...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr William Kerr from The university of Derby. Will is a lecturer in Sociology and Criminology and specialises in nationalism, social evolutionary theories, social theory and social change. Will talks about how his research applies Darwinian concepts towards understanding cultural, social and institutional change. The discussion also considers the difference betwee...

In this episode, Matthew talks to the journalist, writer, broadcaster and researcher - Julie Bindel. Julie writes regularly for The Guardian newspaper, the New Statesman, The Sunday Telegraph and Standpoint magazines, and appears regularly on the BBC and Sky News. Julie's focus in on issues such as rape, domestic violence, sexually motivated murder, prostitution and stalking. In this episode, Juli...

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Simone Kolysh. Dr Kolysh's research looks at Sex & Gender, Sexualities, Race & Ethnicity, and Urban Sociology. Dr Kolysh is past chair of the Sociologists’ LGBTQ Caucus, member of the Sociologists for Trans Justice, and chair of the Committee on Gender Equity for the Eastern Sociological Society. In this episode, Dr Kolysh discusses the issue of catcalling in t...

In this student takeover episode, Abby Reyes discusses - Is meritocracy a flawed and harmful ideal? Abby has just completed her A-levels at Sydenham School and is going on to study Sociology at university. You can also follow Abby's Sociology blog here - https://sociologywithabby.blogspot.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Gemma Ahearne - an educator in Criminology at the University of Liverpool. Gemma values lived experience and different ways of producing knowledge. Gemma is an active researcher and teacher who has almost 20 year experience of the sex industry. You can contact Gemma on her blog, via her staff profile here - https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/sociology-social-policy-an...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Chloe Wakeham who is a second year PhD student at Swansea University looking at online mental health communities and identities. Chloe uses a mixed methods study (Netnography and Ethnographic content analysis) in her research of mental health discourses and language on the platforms of Twitter and Tumblr. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

In this episode, Nigel Warburton and David Edmonds from the Social Science Bites podcast interview Professor Ann Oakley about her classic research on childbirth. Ann explains all about her research, her methodology and her findings in her books; Motherhood (1979) and From Here to Maternity (1981). You can here more podcasts from social science bites here - www.socialsciencespace.com and at https:/...

In this the first student takeover episode, Adrianna Nawrocka from Hammersmith Academy explains her ideas on 'Production and consumption can lead to destruction: The problem with consumer culture in the 21st century'. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support .

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Catherine Hakim who is the author of Honey Money: The Power of Erotic Capital, Erotic Capital: The Power of Attraction in the Boardroom and the Bedroom and Supply and Desire: Sexuality and the Sex Industry in the 21st Century. Catherine talks particularly about her research and outcomes for the Honey money publication and why some have found the findings a diff...

Just a brief episode to ask for your work! Fancy recording a short sound file explaining a theory, a concept or your favourite sociologist? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support .