Mobile Phones and Digital Nomadism
Mobile phones seem to be having a profound impact on the way we interact with each other and on how […]
Culture and Identity, Digital nomads, Media
Sociology
Feminism
Feminist Theory: A Summary for A-Level Sociology
This post summarises the differences between Liberal, Marxist, Radical and Difference (Postmodern) Feminists. It covers what they believe the causes of gender inequalities to be and what should be done to tackle these inequalities and male power in society.
Postmodernism and Late Modernsim, Social Theories
Modernism and Postmodernism – What’s the Difference?
Modernism and Postmodernism – What’s the difference? The table below is taken from David Harvey’s Condition of Postmodernity (in turn
Social Theories
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
Sociology on TV
My Top Ten Fictional Films with Sociology Content
Films are a great way to teach sociological theories and concepts – and there’s lots of films out there which
Culture and Identity
Why Fitness Instructors are Like Peasants
If you sign up to a gym this January, spare a thought for the personal trainers lurking around reception, they’re
Sociology and science
Is Sociology A Science?
Positivists argued that sociologists should study society using ‘objective’ quantitative scientific methods. Interpretivists and others argue that sociology should not and cannot be scientific and that it should be more humanistic with multiple interpretations, and they also question whether science itself is truly objective!
research methods, Statistics
YouGov Surveys – What the World Thinks?
The YouGov website is a great source for finding examples of social surveys and results from survey data. YouGov is
Crime and Deviance, Globalisation
Sociological Perspectives on State Crime
You might like to read this post: What is State Crime? first of all! The link between Poverty, Ethnic Conflict,
Crime and Deviance
Globalisation, Global Criminal Networks and Crime
The increasing interconnectedness between societies has led to a rise in global crime, estimated to be worth several trillion dollars annually. This includes drug trade, human trafficking, cybercrime, and terrorism. Misha Glenny’s “McMafia” explores the global criminal economy, involving complex networks engaging in various illegal activities and exploiting weak governance and consumer demand.