Does Therapy Work?
Increasing numbers of people in the United Kingdom are turning to therapy to help improve their mental health, but does […]
Contemporary Sociology
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Why are Teachers Striking?
Over 90% of National Education Union Members who were balloted voted for a series of six days of strikes which
Contemporary Sociology
Zahawi’s Tax ‘Carelessness’
Nadhim Zahawi is the Conservative Party Chairman and previous Chancellor of the Exchequer who this month paid around £5 million
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The Death of Awaab Ishak
Awaab Ishak was a toddler who died in December 2020 as a direct result of exposure to black mould in his flat in Rochdale.
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The Arrest of Andrew Tate
Andrew Tate is the poster boy for toxic masculinity – why did he get so popular in 2022 and why was he arrested?
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The increasing cost of Christmas
25% of people say they can’t afford the Christmas they want in 2022, double the number from 2021.
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Sociological Perspectives on the December Strikes…
1.3 million workers are making just demands for better pay and conditions, but the neoliberal government is against them
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Just Stop Oil – A Sociological Analysis
Just stop oil are challenging people to rethink what their values are in global context, but are coming up against governmental and corporate power structures which are pro fossil fuel.
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How many teenagers are on antidepressants?
A recent survey found that 1/3rd of teens have been prescribed anti-depressants, but this is probably a result of sampling bias.
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Liz Truss’ Energy Price Cap Will Benefit the Rich more than the Poor
State hand-outs for TNCs and more support for the rich – this is neoliberalism on steroids!