What is Postmodernism?
So what is this postmodernism of which many now speak? No one agrees as to what is meant by the […]
Social Theories
Social Theories
Globalisation, Neoliberalism and The New Right
Donald Trump’s Political Appointments – TNCs to shape U.S. Social Policy?
Trump’s political appointments seem to illustrate an extreme neoliberal approach to politics – those who are successful at business are
Social Theories
Criticisms of the Functionalist View of Society
Marxists criticise functionalists for having a rose-tinted view of society, Interactionists criticise them for being too deterministic.
Functionalism, Social Theories, Sociology key terms
What Are Social Facts? A Look at Durkheim’s Theory
Emile Durkheim introduced the concept of social facts, which are external social institutions, norms, and values influencing individual behavior. His analysis, particularly in studying suicide rates, underscores the importance of societal factors over individual actions. Critics, however, question the reliability of statistical data, emphasizing diverse social realities that challenge Durkheim’s views.
Crime and Deviance, Feminism
Explaining Increasing Female Crime in the later half of the 20th Century: The Liberationist Perspective
Freda Adler proposed that the emancipation of women and increased economic opportunities for women lead to an increase in the
Global Development, Globalisation, Social Theories, Transnational corporations, War and conflict
The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein – A Summary
Naomi Klein is one of the leading thinkers in the anti-capitalist movement and this book is one of the most
Marxism
Philip Green, the Collapse of BHS and the Continued Relevance of Marxist Theory
This is a useful documentary on the role of billionaire Philip Green in the collapse of British Home Stores, which demonstrates
Families and Households, New Right
Evaluating the The New Right View of the Family
The New Right believe that the traditional nuclear family is best and are critical of other ‘non-standard’ family types such
Consumerism, Culture and Identity, Globalisation, Postmodernism and Late Modernsim, Social Theories
Sociological Theories of Consumerism and Consumption
Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about the things we might consume, and how we might consume
Feminism
Is Kim Kardashian a Feminist Icon?
Just a brief post to get you thinking about different types of Feminism – is Kim Kardashian a Suitable Role