Theory and Methods for A Level Sociology: The Basics
An overview of theory and methods for second year A level sociology – a very brief overview covering the bare-bones […]
Social Theories
marxism
Book summaries, Social Theories
Summary of Liquid Modernity – Chapter Two – Individuality
I’m presently enjoying re-reading Bauman’s major works – I thought offering up my summaries might be useful to some students.
Marxism, Work and the welfare state
Why workers aren’t benefiting from the automation of jobs…
The increasing automation of jobs could (should?) result in us all working less – but instead, most of us seem
Social Theories
What is Postmodernism?
So what is this postmodernism of which many now speak? No one agrees as to what is meant by the
Crime and Deviance
Capitalism, Globalisation and Crime
Ian Taylor, from a socialist standpoint, highlights the connection between economic globalization (essentially the spread of Capitalism) and an increase in crimes committed by elites. He discusses the problems of global finance and tax evasion, transnational corporations evading laws, and the impact of increasing global inequality on international crime. This content resonates with the Marxist perspective on crime and deviance.
Book summaries
Why Marx Was Right
Why Marx was Right refutes ten criticisms levelled at Marx and Marxism over the years by drawing on material from
Crime and Deviance
Sociological Perspectives on Punishment
Sociological perspectives differ on the effectiveness and purpose of punishment, with some arguing for restorative justice and others critiquing punitive measures. Marxist theories highlight the role of punishment in maintaining social control and suppressing opposition. Interactionists emphasize the stigmatization and labeling effects of punishment, while postmodern theorists examine the shift from physical coercion to disciplinary power in modern punishment. David Garland’s concept of the punitive state emphasizes the use of crime control for political gain and the expansion of surveillance and imprisonment.
Crime and Deviance
Controlling and preventing crime: the role of the community
Sociological theories highlight the community’s role in preventing crime, with an emphasis on informal social control. Different theories suggest that community attachment and intervention reduce crime. However, in a postmodern, networked society, the concept of local community is challenged by virtual networks, limiting traditional crime control. Effective community interventions include after-school programs and neighborhood watch schemes.
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
Sociology in the News
Sociology in The News (5)
Care workers in Britain paid below the minimum wage Seventeen care workers are suing contractor Sevacare for paying them below the