In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, Lee is the country’s first Professor of Social Mobility. Appointed by the University of Exeter to be a global leader in the field, his work is dedicated to improving the prospects of disadvantaged young people.Lee discusses his book Equity in education: Levelling the playing field of learning as well as outlining other famous sociological studies and how they relate to his findings.You can view Lee's TED talk here - • How can we level the playing field of... Contact details - https://education.exeter.ac.uk/staff/...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Les Back and Dr Isaac Hoff about the rise of hooliganism and anti social behaviour at football grounds post covid. Ideas around drug use, masculinity, cultural resistance, subcultures and moral panics are all discussed. Is the problem really as bad as the media make out it is?

In this episode, three students takeover the pod to discuss the issue of sexism and misogyny in the gaming world. Harper Winslet, Jessica Thornton and Leila Miller-Jones from BHASVIC college in Brighton and Hove were inspired by the research of Anita Sarkeesian and wanted to see if their own primary research gained similar results. The research considers early games when objectification was first noticable up to more comptemporary issues such as whether the rise of Andrew Tate has had a signigicant impact on the gaming world.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Tom Shakespeare. Tom is is an English sociologist and bioethicist, he has achondroplasia and uses a wheelchair, his work focuses on all aspects of diability. In discussion, Tom defines what a disability is, how it impacts identity and changing attitudes. Tom also discusses media representation of disabilities and whether they have improved over the last twenty or so years. You can follow Tom on Twitter @TommyShakesand check out his website - https://farmerofthoughts.co.uk/

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 3 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is a lead examiner for Paper 3, here she explains some top tips in terms of what the examiners are looking for and how to structure questions. Circe also explains how to work towards the A* grade.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Frank Furedi. Frank is a Hungarian-Canadian academic and professor of sociology at the University of Kent and here he talks about his ideas on parents, childhood and fear. Frank discusses ideas from his book 'Paranoid parenting' about how childhood have become over protected from the late 70s onwards. The discussion also considers how children are being impacted by over catiousness and how parenting has continued to be impacted by fear. Frank also explain his ideas on the adultification of children and the infantilisation of adults. You can find out more about Frank on his webiste - https://www.frankfuredi.com/ and follow him on twitter @Furedibyte

In this episode, Matthew talks to Kate Flatley about Paper 2 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Kate is a lead/senior examiner and here she explains some top tips in terms of what the examiners are looking for and how to structure questions.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 1 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is a lead examiner for Paper 1, here she explains some top tips in terms of what the examiners are looking for and how to structure questions.

In this episode, Matthew talks to writer and Darwinian scholar, Paula Wright. Through her MSc in Psychology, Culture and Evolution (Evolutionary Psychology) at Brunel London, Paula has questioned Feminism for ignoring biology and that some forms of Feminism actually restrict female choice. The discussion considers whether Sociology as a discipline is too quick to make the assumption that all behaviour is socially constructed by ignoring biological differences. As Paula notes on her website - 'History has demonstrated many times, that whenever our species attempts to take control of biology and bend it out of shape to ideological goals, human tragedy always follows'.You can read more from Paula here - https://paulawright.substack.com/ and follow her on twitter - @SexyIsntSexist

In this student takeover episode, Aimee Elsworth from Blackfen 6th form discusses the issue of Anti-semitism in education. Aimee quite rightly highlights that this is an issue very much under represented and discussed in the topic of education. If you would like to do a student takeover episode then simply send an MP3 file to thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.comAlso, be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoLM2ukn7h2ElMbTnIrSSIgYou can dontate to the gofund me here - https://gofund.me/a8763da6

In this episode, Matthew talks to Sociology teacher and examiner Katie Tyler about how to approach questions on Social class and education. Katie explains some classic sociologists, contemporary studies and synoptic studies that can be applied. The discussion also considers some of the dos and don'ts of tackling such a question.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Catherine Lee MBE about section 28 which was in place in the UK between 1988 and 2003. Catherine discusses her book - Pretended: Schools and Section 28: Historical, Cultural and Personal Perspectives as well as her involvement in the recent film, Blue Jean (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8649344/)You can follow Catherine on twitter - @DrCatherineLee

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jon Alexander, the author of - Citizens: why the key to fixing everything is all of us. Citizens traces human history from the Subject Story of kings and empires to the current Consumer Story, bringing together the evidence that we have always been Citizens by nature. It sets out the tools we need to reinvent our organisations and our politics, equipping us to face the many challenges of our time. It shows us what we must do to survive and thrive – as individuals, as organisations, even as a species.You can find out more about Jon and the book on his website - https://www.jonalexander.net/ and you can follow him on twitter @jonjalexHere is a link to the book - https://www.canburypress.com/products/citizens-by-jon-alexander

In this student takeover episode, Amelie from Westcliff high school for girls tlaks about the relationship between capitalism and patriarchy. If you fancy being on the show and have an issue you would like to talk about then simply record an MP3 file and email to thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Poppy Gibson about social media and mental health. Poppy is a Senior Lecturer whose key interests involve children’s psychological development and mental health and wellbeing. Poppy discusses her work on both the problems and benefits of using social media and talks about her research into how this can impact young girls in particular. You can add Poppy on Twitter @poppygibsonuk

In this episode, Matthew talks to comedian Joe Wilkinson about being alcohol free. Joe explains about his decision to give up the booze and why culturally that can be a challenge in a society that places alcohol and drinking culture as a key part of society. You can also watch this interview via YouTube here

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Sidsel Harder about the topic of pornography. Sidsel is a Postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University, researching sexual images, private and pornographic media. The discussion considers some of legality around porn, attitudes to porn and also just how complex the arguments surrounding censorship can be. You can follow Sidel on Twitter @HarderSidsel

in this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Leon Davis and Professor Les Back on why the World cup in Qatar has received so much criticism and why it remains a controversial event that many believe should never have gone ahead. The discussion considers how Qatar was awarded the event, the issues of migrant workers and issue surrounding LGBTQ+ fans.

In this episode, Matthew talks to mark Brooks OBE about International Men's Day which takes place on the 19th November. Mark is a senior policy adviser on men and boys’ wellbeing and a national ambassador for International Men’s Day UK. You can visit www.ukmensday.org.uk and Marks’ personal website is www.mark-brooks.co.uk

In this episode, Matthew talks to Shaley about her personal experience of domestic violence. Shaley was born in Queens, New York and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Currently seeking her degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology, Shaley is also working on building her own business for clothing. Shaley is a talented artist, and fashion designer for her brand OPAL APPAREL that promotes diversity, inclusivity and power.Shaley was once very athletic, participated in the annual Spartan Races and ran marathons for good causes. On the night of March 19, 2020 her world turned for the worse surviving an attack from her ex-girlfriend that left her fighting for her life. She shared a portion of her story with Discovery+ on Fight or Flight which aired June 2022. She is currently writing a book about her traumatic survival. Website for OPAL APPARELAs the website is currently under rebranding For any orders please send an email to Opal.apparel@opalapparel.info

In this episode, Matthew talks to Chris Waugh. Chris is a final year PhD student in Sociology at the University of Manchester. His research explores masculinity, anti-sexism and activist culture in radical left wing movements in the UK. His research has been published by Palgrave Macmillan, and he lectures in Sociology and Criminology, at the University of Manchester and the University of Law. He tweets on @classwaugh and is contactable on Chris.Waugh-2@manchester.ac.uk

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jonas Hart -adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology at James Madison University in the US. Jonas outlines why religion is a key part of our lives and why it is central to our identities even in societies where secularisation has occurred. Jonas also explains why religion continues to have a significant and underlying role in the governments of all nations. You can follow Jonas on twitter @jh1791

In this episode, Matthew talks through a basic introduction to what Sociological theory is, what is meant by structuralism vs Social action theory and what is meant by consensus vs conflict theory. Tu understand each of the major theories in more detail you should listen to the following - Functionalism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/thesociologyshow/introtofunctionalismMarxism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/thesociologyshow/introtomarxismFeminism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/thesociologyshow/introtofemInteractionism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/thesociologyshow/introtointeracPost-modernism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/introtopostmod1

In this episode, Kate Flatley gives her top 5 tips (plus a bonus) of how to be successful in the second year of a Sociology course. It is important to keep reviewing your work from year 1 and hit the ground running, Kate even suggests listening to The Sociology show podcast!You can follow Kate's YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY

In this episode, Matthew talks to Manuela Mendoza who conducted her PhD in Education at UCL-Institute of Education, supervised by Prof Carol Vincent. Along with three colleagues, Manuela is guest editor of a special edition on Sociology of Education for the Journal of Sociology with the title “Education and the Production of Inequalities: Dialogues from the Global South and North”. Outline: The aim of the special issue was to bring together current scholarly research on the sociology of education to critically explore the question: what is the role of education in (re)producing social inequalities and what potential does it have to challenge them? We invited authors to reflect on their research and to identify points of encounter, in different contexts, based on a diversity of sociological theories and methodologies.You can add Manuela on twitter: @ManuelaMend0za and read the journal here - https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/jos/current

In this episode, Matthew will guide you through all the information you need to start a new Sociology course. In part 1 there is an introduction as to what Sociology means and who defined the term. In part 2 is an introduction to 18 key terms that you will hear in Sociology all the time and in the final part is a an outline of socialisation and the nature vs nurture debate. If you want to contact the show or you are interested in online tuition then please email - The sociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Michael G Flaherty. Michael is Professor of Sociology at Eckerd College and the University of South Florida, his areas of focus is time and how individuals experience time. He is a co-author (with K. C. Carceral) of The Cage of Days: Time and Temporal Experience in Prison, which is available from Columbia University Press:https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-cage-of-days/9780231555050His email address is flahermg@eckerd.edu His webpage can be found at https://www.eckerd.edu/sociology/faculty/flaherty/

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Iain Borden from The Bartlett school of architecture at UCL about the youth subculture of skateboarding. Iain discusses how skateboarding has come in and out of fashion since the mid 60s and how it has changed in each peek of popularity. Iain has written two books about the subject - Skateboarding, space and the city - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skateboarding-Space-City-Architecture-Body/dp/1859734936Skateboarding and the city - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skateboarding-City-Iain-Borden/dp/1472583450/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/257-6917776-0908967?pd_rd_w=k6U7a&content-id=amzn1.sym.79b812bf-5c8b-4c0c-851c-784423adaff5&pf_rd_p=79b812bf-5c8b-4c0c-851c-784423adaff5&pf_rd_r=8XKDWRM9FXV1RP6N0PH3&pd_rd_wg=z7FYc&pd_rd_r=4d4ab13a-ad39-422b-a4ea-5cf35680f41f&pd_rd_i=1472583450&psc=1

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Lexi Stadlen. Lexi is a writer, anthropologist and ethnographer. With a PhD in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics, Lexi spent two and a half years living in India, conducting research on the intimate lives of women. In 2019 she won the Bayly prize, awarded by the Royal Asiatic Society for an outstanding thesis on an Asian topic completed at a British university in the preceding year.In this interview, Lexi talks about her book 'Nine Paths' -a narrative nonfiction account of the stories of nine women in an Indian village.You can listen to Lexi talk in more detail at on online event on Monday 06 June 2022 1:00pm to 2:30pm by registering on the link below - https://www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2022/06/202206061300/majoritarian

In this episode, Matthew talks to Lauren Doyle - an Academic Tutor and a PhD Research Student at the University of Sunderland. Lauren teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate Criminology and Sociology programmes, while dabbling in undergraduate Health and Social Care. Lauren's ongoing research and further research interests involve looking at the impact of social media on a person’s relationship with their body, nutrition and online diet culture. This incorporates elements of the rising so-called ‘influencer culture’ in the online space and the social harms that may be associated with this.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Shantey Francis. Shantey is a criminologist and senior lecturer on the Youth Justice course at Nottingham Trent University. Her research focuses on young people, crime and violence with a focus on enhancing youth voice. You can follow her on twitter @SShanteyy or on TikTok - @drcrimyouth

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julie Parsons and James. Julie is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Plymouth. Since completing her PhD on the sociology of food in 2014, she has conducted a series of externally funded research projects with LandWorks* (https://landworks.org.uk), a resettlement and rehabilitation scheme that works with people in prison and those at risk of going to prison. This includes an Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) funded project that documents the desistance journeys of people on placement at LandWorks through a series of interviews and co-created blog posts https://penprojectlandworks.org. James is currently on placement at LandWorks and in this interview he talks candidly about his route into the criminal justice system, as well as how he is progressing at LandWorks. Students studying the BSc (Hons) Sociology programme at the University of Plymouth have the opportunity to volunteer at LandWorks, which is highlighted at the end of this documentary film: ‘Finishing time and moving on, life after punishment’ https://youtu.be/ALEj2qlYaxo.To read more about Julie’s work https://plymouth.ac.uk/staff/julie-parsons*LandWorks is the winner of the Criminal Justice Alliance Award (2021) for the ‘Outstanding Local or regional Organisation’ https://criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-awards/

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Milbourn. Ben is a Senior Lecturer, (teaching and research) in Occupational Therapy, Curtin School of Allied Health-Curtin University. Ben trained as an occupational therapist (OT) in the United Kingdom (UK), working in New Zealand, Australia and the UK practicing occupational therapy in mental health and disability contexts. Ben undertook a PhD at Curtin University in occupational therapy, focusing on the occupational meaning of everyday activity of people who experience severe mental illness. Ben is a member of Curtin Autism Research Group (CARG) and is interested in research with a strong community focus, working alongside autistic individuals to promote social inclusion, well-being and positive mental health. Ben is passionate about co-produced research and developing strengths-based programs in the community. Ben has been successful in public, industry and teaching research grants as well as presenting his research outputs at international and national conferences. Ben was part of the team to develop a strengths-based program for autistic adolescents. This program won a prestigious national award from the Business/Higher Education Round Table (BHERT) for harnessing and recognising the special talents and dedication of autistic young people.https://staffportal.curtin.edu.au/staff/profile/view/ben-milbourn-52d789ef/Talk to me Coursehttps://www.edx.org/course/talk-to-me-improving-mental-healthYouTube promo for the programhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FgGps8n6aYvideos below of students talking about their experiences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbQvloQaxxghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82L6h10Pqa4&t=13shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17awfUVkXhgAn example of this Autism CRC photovoice quality of life project gallery we recently completed-short versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IWRduKW1Xg

In this episode, Mathew talks to Emma Duffy and Jack Cunningham from Sociology North. Sociology NORTH is a collective of individuals who are passionate about Sociology. Their project is essentially about putting Sociology into action, making the subject more accessible and relatable to peoples every day lives, through developing projects and activities. Through their blog, they aim to give a voice to those living in the North, which reflects their views, perspectives and experiences of social issues. Website: www.sociologynorth.co.ukTwitter: @sociologyNORTH Blog releases begin at the end of March 2022

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Guilia Zampini. Giulia is a researcher and a senior lecturer in criminology at the University of Greenwich. Since joining Greenwich, Giulia has continued to develop her work on the relationship between evidence and morality in the domains of drug and prostitution policy. Giulia’s commitment to social justice has inspired her to take leadership of projects with people who are marginalised or excluded from education and policy debates. These include her teaching work inspired by the Inside Out Prison Exchange Programme, and the participatory action research project People and Dancefloors.You can follow Guilia on Twitter - @GFZampiniView her website - http://peopleanddancefloors.com/And watch her film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnpjkPec9SM

In this episode, Matthew talks to Catherine Owen about the crossover between the disciplines of Geography and Sociology. As a teacher of both subjects, Catherine explains how a strong understanding of social inequalities and the behaviour of people provides a solid base to learning geography. Catherine also explains how Sociology connects to not only human geography but physical and environmental too.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Daniel Chambliss about his ethnographic research. Dan looks at how extraordinary performance becomes normal for the people who do it, social factors in high performance and the phenomenology of excellence. Dan explains the key components that go into a person getting to the top of their field. You can follow Dan on Twitter @DanFChambliss

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. In part one the discussion focusses on Christine's interest in youth subcultures and her book "We are the Mods'. In part two the conversation moves on to her latest publication - "A women's history of The Beatles'. You can follow Christine on twitter @FeldmanBarrett

Just a brief update for the listeners on some changes to the show

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Education and Social Justice at The University of Birmingham - Professor Kalwant Bhopal. Kalwant's research looks at issues of race, racism, gender, class, inequalities, social Justice and equity. The discussion focusses on Kalwant's book - White Privilege: The Myth of a Post-Racial Society and considers what whiteness actually means and also how education statistics in relation to race do not always tell the full story.

In this episode, we hear part 6 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you can do so here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/drgmusgravePart 2 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sickmusic2Part 3 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sickmusic3Part 4 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sick4Part 5 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sick5

In this episode, Matthew talks to Les Back from Goldsmiths University. Les discusses his book 'The changing face of football - racism, identity and multi-culture in the English game' and his experiences of writing about race and racism as a white academic.

In this episode, we hear part 5 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you can do so here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/drgmusgravePart 2 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sickmusic2Part 3 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sickmusic3Part 4 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sick4

In this episode, Matthew talks to Jim Hunter and Louise Owusu-Kwarteng about where we are at with the subject of Sociology. The discussion looks and the current limitations and frustrations of both learning and teaching the subject and leads into talk of where do we go from here for the future of Sociology.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan about international men's day which takes place on the 19th November 2021. Ashley talks about the purpose of the movement, the key issues behind it and why it is an important issue for everyone in society.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Diane Reay from Cambridge University about her book 'Miseducation - Inequality, Education and the Working classes'. Diane explains her own upbringing and route into Sociology and then describes the many failings and shortcomings of the English education system for the working classes and under-privileged.

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Education topic such as ethnicity, Social class, gender, the national curriculum, streaming and the effectiveness of sanctions.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Allison Hui - Allison is a Lecturer in Sociology at Lancaster University whose research focuses upon practice theories, diverse dynamics of contemporary consumption, methodological innovation and leadership for social change. She is passionate about engaging in pedagogical conversations across different levels of education and inclusive, student-centered initiatives. In this episode Allison talks about the importance of research methods and methodologies and the importance for students to understand the processes behind research.

In this episode, we hear part 4 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you can do so here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/drgmusgravePart 2 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sickmusic2Part 3 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sickmusic3

In this episode, Matthew talks to Lynda Korimboccus about the Sociology of veganism and how it sits in relation to other perspectives and theories. Lynda also outlines the importance of world vegan day and just how much progress has been made in the last decade in terms of recognition of the vegan movement.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold who is an A-level Sociology teacher and examiner for a major exam board about the topic of Positivism and Interpretivism. The discussion looks at the ways the two disciplines view society and the different methods they adopt when conducting their research.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ali Bowes from Nottingham Trent University. Ali is a Senior Lecturer in the Sociology of Sport and winner of the 2021 Vice Chancellors Teaching Award, she leads the first year module Sport, Culture and Society, whilst also contributing to the second year Sociology of Sport, the Body and Health module, and the third year Contemporary Issues in Sport module. Dr. Bowes supervises research dissertations in the sociology of sport focusing on women's sport, related to media coverage, social media, gender and sexuality, professionalisation and commercialisation.You can get 30% off her book; The professionalisation of women's sport using the code EMERALD30 when ordering via @Emerald_Books,

In this episode, we hear part 3 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you can do so here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/drgmusgravePart 2 is here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/sickmusic2

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Donna Peacock from the University of Sunderland. Donna discusses her research on cybercrime and policing as well as her role of Scheme Manager for Northumbria Local Appropriate Adult Scheme (NLAAS) which works to support vulnerable offenders in police custody. You can follow Donna on Twitter @DonnaPeacock7

In this episode, we hear part 2 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave. If you have not yet listened to part 1 then you can do so here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/drgmusgrave

In this episode, Matthew talks to Deanna Dadusc, Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti and Stephen Burrell about the issue of violence against women and girls following the recent high profile murder cases of women in the UK. The discussion focuses on what the murder of Sarah Everard tells us about society already and considers the systemic and structural changes that need to happen in order to tackle this ongoing issue. You can follow the contributors to this show on twitter too -@Deanka7@RoxyCavalcanti @the_daily_panda

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christopher R Matthews from Nottingham Trent University - a social scientist and epistemologist who specialises in the use of immersive research to understand ideas, people and society. Christopher talks about his book 'Doing Immersive research Vol.1: Using social science to understand the human world'. You can find out more at immersiveresearch.co.uk and follow Christopher on Twitter too @DrCRMatthews

In this episode, Sunny Gunessee discusses the issue of gender and crime, ore specifically he talks about whether theories on women and crime are still relevant and significant to the current growth of female crime being seen in many Western societies.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Owusu Kwarteng about the issue of exams and the stress, pressure and mental health issues that accompany the practice. The discussion focuses on why exams are becoming increasingly anxiety inducing and what could possibly be introduced to replace them.

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

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 - @DrGMusgraveChapter two will be coming soon!

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.

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 action on the gender-specific issues that affect men and boys such as the high male suicide rate, the boys educational crisis, and fatherhood. He also acts as a trustee to The Mankind Initiative.

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.

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 a pragmatic 'roadmap' towards the legal regulation of MDMA/Ecstasy for the Beckley Foundation. Her focus is on illicit drug use in recreational settings, including raves, nightclubs, festivals and afterparties. She has single or co-authored 45 articles on various issues around drugs, youth cultures, gender and digital technologies. Her publications are available via Google Scholar here

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'

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 we all involved and a part of the process.

In the final episode for this academic year, listen to some very brief updates before the pod returns on the 30th August.

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 on your browser.

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.

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, organised and professional crime, the night-time economy, violence, drug markets and research methodology. Dick talks about his new book 'The Business' which is released on 22nd July - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-business/dick-hobbs/9781789464146

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 - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2021.641216/full

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 of the book ‘Islam in Hong Kong’ (2102) and ‘Skateboarding and Religion’ (2020). His research on skateboarding has looked at helmet use, network capital, secular pilgrimage, middle aged skateboarders, the hybridity of skateparks, and women skateboarders in Hong Kong. You can find out more about Paul and his work below -Email - P.J.OConnor@exeter.ac.ukBlog - https://everydayhybridity.tumblr.com/Skateboarding and Religion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skateboardingreligion/Uni Profile - https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/sociology/staff/poconnor/The Book - https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030248567Free article on the topic - http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2019/12/18/can-skateboarding-religion-sociological-perspective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/peejayohhsee

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 for the show then please email Thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com

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 between nationalism and patriotism.

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, Julie talks about two of her publications in the form of 'The pimping of prostitution' and her upcoming book 'Feminism for women'. You can follow Julie on twitter here - https://twitter.com/bindeljOr read more on her website here - https://www.thejuliebindel.com/

If you are interested then please do get in touch on: The sociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com

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 their book - Everyday Violence: The Public Harassment of Women and LGBTQ People.To learn more you can visit - https://www.simonekolysh.com/

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/

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-and-criminology/staff/gemma-ahearne/ via Or on twitter here - @princessjack

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.

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://www.socialsciencespace.com/about-socialsciencebites/, you can also follow them on Twitter here - https://twitter.com/socialscibites

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'.

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 difficult theory to accept.

Just a brief episode to ask for your work! Fancy recording a short sound file explaining a theory, a concept or your favourite sociologist?

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Rachel Allison all the way from Mississippi about her research on women's sport. Rachel is the author of 'Kicking Center: Gender and the Selling of Women's Professional Soccer' and she takes a particular focus on the structures and formation of women's soccer leagues and the impact this can have on attendances and public interest in the sport.

In this episode, Matthew talks to anti-Feminist Judith Charpentier. Judith explains why she feels that Feminism is not achieving its goals of gender equality and why it is often hypocritical in its judgments on men. Judith also questions many of the claims made by the Feminist movement and considers if many western countries truly are still patriarchal.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jenny Van Hooff from Manchester Metropolitan University. Jenny's work looks at issues of Intimacy, couples, sexual practices, commitment and in this podcast the discussion flows from how relationships have changed, the fascination with monogamy, reasons for infidelity and how traditional gender roles persist in many relationships.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Ali and Reece about studying A-level Sociology. Ali is currently a year 12 completing the end of year one of a two year course and Reece is now a third year degree student having completed his A-levels previous to this. Ali and Reece give their advise on how to navigate the A-level course, some tips on revision and how to deal with sensitive discussions.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ruth McKie about her work on climate change denial, delay and obstruction. Ruth explains how issues around climate change are controlled in the media and how those with power can push back or deny the evidence of climate change. Ruth also explains the positive changes in the movement especially in terms of the future and the importance of youth demonstrations.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Wendy Podd about the benefits of a Sociology degree. Wendy discusses some examples of famous people who have studied Sociology and then explains findings from her research on Sociology graduates in terms of what they are doing now and how they use their Sociology qualification in their current employment.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Mark Doidge from the University of Brighton about the proposed new European super league within the world of football. Mark outlines what the new competition was planned to look like, why it is so controversial and why it began to collapse as soon as the plans were revealed across the media. Mark applies some Sociology to the events from the likes of Grmasci and Durkheim.

In this episode, Eric Miller discusses the importance of the socialisation process, gender expectations during this period, feral children and also the fundamentals of the nature versus nurture debate.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Male Sexual Abuse Specialist - Phil Mitchell about men's issues and the recent explosion of misandry on social media. Phil discusses examples of misandry and explains why it is often ignored or dismissed but also how this can be damaging to the self identity of boys and young men. You can find out more about Phil and his work here - https://counsellorinleeds.co.uk/Apologies for the sound quality on some parts of the pod, the interview cut out a few times.

Before we head off for an Easter Break - a very quick update and a call out for your own Sociology podcasts.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Prof Micheal Rosino from Molloy College in Long Island, New York. Michael's teaching and research interests include race and ethnicity, political sociology, social movements, media, and human rights. He has just released his first book - Debating the Drug War: Race, Politics, and the Media.

In this episode, Carey Allen explains what is meant by the term Moral Panic and uses the Cohen study of mods and rockers to introduce terms such as folk devils and deviancy amplification. In the second half of the episode, Carey explains the classic Stuart Hall study 'Policing the crisis'.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr David Scott from The Open University. David's research interests include the ethical foundations of penal abolitionism; the historical relationship between penal abolitionism and the politics of social justice; and anti-carceral approaches to prisons, punishment and the social harms of state-corporate power. His books include Against Imprisonment , Controversial Issues in Prisons, Why Prison?, The International Handbook of Penal Abolition and his latest book is entitled For Abolition.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Deanna Dadusc, Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti and Stephen Burrell about the issue of violence against women and girls following the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard. The discussion focuses on what the murder of Sarah Everard tells us about society already and considers the systemic and structural changes that need to happen in order to tackle this ongoing issue. You can follow the contributors to this show on twitter too -@Deanka7@RoxyCavalcanti @the_daily_panda

In this episode, Matthew talks to Duncan Exley about his book 'The End of Aspiration?Social Mobility and Our Children’s Fading Prospects'. Duncan discusses some of the people he spoke to via semi structured interviews about their experiences of moving up from a working class childhood into a higher social status and some of the challenges they encountered on that journey.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Sarah McLaughlin about studying Sociology as an adult through an access course. Sarah explains the structure, grading and content of the course and what students can expect. She also talks through some of the challenges of returning to the classroom as an adult especially for those that have spent some time out of education.

In this episode, Matthew talks to the comedian, journalist and political satirist - Andrew Doyle. Andrew is perhaps best known for being the co-creator of the fictional character Jonathan Pie and for being the man behind the Titania McGrath parody account on twitter. In part one Andrew talks about Titania in relation to the culture wars, the social justice movement and wokeism. In the second half of the interview Andrew discusses his new book 'Free speech and why it matters'.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Richard Driscoll who is a teacher at Shenzhen College of International Education about his experiences of teaching the subject in China for the last seven years. Richard explains how Sociology has gained a very high status amongst the students and also about a recent webinar he delivered linking Sociological issues to the pandemic.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jasmine Harris - an Associate Professor of Sociology at Ursinus College. Jasmine holds a Ph.D in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, a Masters degree in Public Communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Harris’ research, writing, and teaching, focus on the impacts of racism and racial inequality on Black communities and Black people as individuals, particularly when living and working in predominantly white institutional settings. Her examination of academic experiences among DI football and men’s basketball players has appeared in the Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Houston Chronicle, and Philadelphia Inquirer. Her forthcoming book examines the impacts of educational racism on Black women in the U.S.

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the beliefs and religion topic covering issues such as Scientology, secularisation, spirituality, age and religion and apostasy.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Kate Herrity from the University of Cambridge and Dr Jason Warr from De Montford University about their new book - Sensory Penalties. Sensory Penalties reflects an explosion in explorations of the sensory and disrupts conventional expectations of both form and focus by expanding anthropological practices and craft into the field of criminology and criminological research.

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Crime and Deviance topic on issues such as masculinity, green crime, ethnicity, cyber crime and increasing female crime.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Brian McDonough who is course leader in the Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Sciences at Solent university in Southampton. Brian discusses his new book; Flying Aeroplanes and Other Sociological Tales: An Introduction to Sociology and Research Methods including chapters such as 'The sociologist and the stolen bicycle'.

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Education topic such as ethnicity, Social class, gender, the national curriculum, streaming and the effectiveness of sanctions.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Nicola Ingram. Nicola is Professor of Sociology and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research is focused on young people and social inequalities in education and work. She has published widely on these issues and her recent books include: Working-Class Boys and Educational Success: Teenage Identities, Masculinities and Urban Schooling (Palgrave MacMillan 2018); Educational Choices, Aspirations and Transitions in Europe (Routledge 2018); Higher Education, Social Class and Social Mobility: the Degree Generation (Palgrave MacMillan 2016); and Moving on Up? Unequal Graduate Labour Market Struggles (Bristol University Press, Forthcoming). Nicola is co-founder and co-convenor of the British Sociological Association’s (BSA) Bourdieu Study Group, and co-convenor of the BSA Sociology of Education Study Group. She is on the editorial board of the Sociological Review, Sociology and the British Journal of Sociology of Education.

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the families and household topic on issues such as childhood, family diversity, affairs in marriage and changes in solo living.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Bethany Robertson from The University of York about her research on gender identities of women in farming. Bethany discusses how she has interviewed many women working in the farming industry and some of their experiences of this.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Idil Galip about Internet memes. Idil explains the etymology of the term, what constitutes a meme and how and why meme creators use them. The discussion goes on to why memes such as the Bernie Sanders mitten meme and the 4 lads meme become a viral phenomenon.

In this episode, Matthew conducts the second part of his interview with Professor Angela McRobbie, this time focusing on her work from the late 80s all the way up to the present day. Angela talks about her research such as British Fashion Design: Rag Trade or Image Industry?, The Aftermath of Feminism: Gender, Culture and Social Change and Feminism and the Politics of 'Resilience'. If you have yet to listen to Part 1 of the interview you can find this here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/angela-mcrobbie

In this episode, Matthew talks to Drew Dalton from the University of Sunderland about what you can expect from studying a Sociology degree. Drew explains some of the different pathways and routes you can take and what modules you can expect to study within them. Drew discusses the classic BSC Sociology route, the gender and inequality route, the social policy route and also the research and practice route.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ali Meghji - A Lecturer in Social Inequalities at Magdelene College, University of Cambridge. In part 1 Ali talks about his publication: 'Black middle class Britannia: identities, repertoires, cultural consumption, racism, resistance and social change'. In part 2 Ali talks about his 2020 publication: 'Decolonizing Sociology' and reflects on the importance of how the subject is both taught and learnt by individuals.

In this episode, Matthew talks to 4 Sociology students about their experiences of learning online for Sociology under the current lockdown restrictions. Rosie, Juno, Bailey and Kitty outline some of the difficulties and benefits of working from home as well as their honest feedback into the type of lessons which are more or less beneficial to keep them motivated and engaged.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Alex Blower about his research on widening access to higher education. Alex talks about his qualitative research into this important issue and takes a particular focus on the issue of white, working class boys.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Kate Stewart from Nottingham Trent university and Dr. Matthew Cole from the Open University about their research on veganism. They discuss their own route into the topic and their personal journey into veganism, the impact of primary socialisation on children and food and also why the vegan movement has seen an upsurge in recent years.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Letisha Brown - an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Virginia Tech. She is an affiliate of the Africana Studies. Letisha's research primarily adopts a black feminist approach to examine representations of black females in sport and black girlhoods, her work also examines the lived experiences of food and eating among college-educated adults.

In this episode, Matthew talks through four studies that use a qualitative method. One study uses content analysis and interviews, another relies on a case study, one uses participant observation and one uses unstructured interviews. If you are looking for more studies to refer to in your essays then this should be of use to you.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Claire Markham - a Lecturer in Sociology & Criminology. Claire talks about her work on rural pubs and rural communities, what the local pub can mean to a village, how pubs have to adapt to a changing market and the impacts of pub closures to the rural communities.

In this episode, Matthew talks through four studies that use a quantitative method. One study uses a postal questionnaire, another relies on police statistics, one uses the American census and one uses a survey given to school children. If you are looking for more studies to refer to in your essays then this should be of use to you.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Laura Bentley about her research on working class women in higher education. Laura is a Research Fellow in the Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology at The University of Birmingham. Laura's work seeks to examine and demonstrate how inequalities are established and reproduced through policies and practices in education, employment and wider societal structures, and works to eradicate these.

In this episode, we continue understanding research methods and look at PETs - The practical, ethical and theoretical issues that sociologists must consider before and during their research. This also covers some key studies that help to understand the issues of PETs.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julia Martinez-Arino all about religion. Julia discusses her work on the process of apostasy from the Catholic church and how this impacts ideas around culture. Julia also then explains the provisions that prisons and hospitals often have to make in regard to religious diversity and the requirements of individuals.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Ben Hewitson from the allsociology:take 1 podcast about research methods. Ben explains the difference between primary and secondary research, qualitative and quantitative data and those all important terms - Validity, Reliability and Representativeness.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Sociology and African-American studies at Columbia University - Sudhir Venkatesh. Sudhir explains his famous book 'Gang leader for a day' in terms of how he came to study the Black Kings gang on the Robert Taylor homes estates, his ethnographic methodology and his overall conclusions and findings from the ground-breaking research.You can download a student worksheet to accompany the podcast here - file:///X:/SociologyHSC/Sociology/A%20Level%20Sociology/Unit%201A%20-%20Socialisation,%20culture%20and%20identity/Topic%208%20-%20Ethnicity/MatthewEthnicity/VenkGROPDF.pdf

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan about international men's day. Ashley talks about the purpose of the movement, the key issues behind it and why it is an important issue for everyone in society.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Teresa Crew about her book 'Higher Education and Working-Class Academics: Precarity and Diversity in Academia'. Teresa talks about her journey into the world of sociology, her inspirations and what she feels a working class academic can bring to the classroom.

In this student special, Matthew talks to Sociology and Politics teacher Emma Aston about the difference between left and right wing thinking. Emma explains where the terms originate from, the basic principles and then how they would differ on their attitudes towards the family, education, religion and crime.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sam Baars who is Director of Research and Operations at The Centre for Education & Youth, he is also the creator of the Worthing Museum Podcast. Sam's research interests are in young people, area-based inequalities, social science impact and local economic development.

In this short episode, Matthew asks which guests you would like to hear from and also what else would you like covered in the student specials?

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Nicola Harding from Lancaster University. In part 1 Nicola discusses her long and winding route into the world of Sociology. In part 2 she outlines her wide variety of research in particular her work on women and punishment.

In this episode. Matthew talks to Drew Dalton from The university of Sunderland all about Post-modernism. Drew explains the difference between modernity, liquid modernity and post-modernity as well as explaining ideas from the likes of Bauman, Foucault and Baudrillard.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Caroline Bald. Caroline is MA course lead for Social Work and Human Rights at University of Essex and a registered social worker specialising originally in criminal justice. She is a Professional Doctorate in Social Care Education student researching 'Wellbeing discourse, understanding and implications in Social Work Education

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Nathan Kerrigan all about symbolic interactionism. Nathan explains the ideas of Weber, Mead, Goffman, Simmel and Becker as well as the key overarching ideas of the discipline and their approach to research.

In this episode, Matthew talks to cultural sociologist, theorist and methodologist - Dr. Monique Charles. Monique talks about her research into the UK Grime scene and her study - ‘Hallowed be thy Grime? : A musicological and sociological genealogy of Grime music and its relation to black Atlantic religious discourse.’

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Claire Sedgwick all about Feminism. Claire discusses the different waves of Feminism, the branches of Feminism, the key areas of focus and gives some top tips of key Feminist writers to read about in more detail.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Alicia Walker on her research around intimate relationships and infidelity. In part one Alicia discusses her book;The Secret Life of the Cheating Wife: Power, Pragmatism, and Pleasure in Women's Infidelity. In part 2 she discusses her latest book; Chasing Masculinity: Men, Validation, and Infidelity.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Nick Stevenson from the University of Nottingham all about Marxism. Nick explains about the communist manifesto, the alienation of work, the system of capitalism and the different branches of Marxism.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Lousie Owusu-Kwarteng who is an associate professor of Sociology at the university of Greenwich. Louise talks about her research on ethnicity and education, the experiences of West African students, intra-racial tensions and her current research on black identity and music.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Laura Way about Functionalism- what it is, where it originated and who are the most important theorists within the discipline. Terms such as Positivism, consensus, meritocracy and anomie are all discussed here.

In this episode, Matthew talks to the Social Gerontologist - Dr. Robin Hadley. Rob's research focuses on male childlessness and ageing and here he explains his own personal experiences of being an older childless man along with the findings of his research on a topic that is pretty much neglected within the field of Sociology.

In this short episode, I ask for your questions. You can ask anything about Sociology no matter how simple or complex you think the question is. Please send your questions to thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Alison Lamont from The University of Roehampton about her research on the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan, China. Alison's work looks at the impact on the family unit following the tragedy and how such incidents were reported by the Chinese media.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold who is an A-level Sociology teacher and examiner for a major exam board about the topic of Positivism and Interpretivism. The discussion looks at the ways the two disciplines view society and the different methods they adopt when conducting their research.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Claire Sedgwick from the University of Nottingham about her book; Feminist Media: From the second wave to the digital age. Claire also talks about her current research on stand up comedy and the sociological issues which arise from the scene.

In this episode, Matthew defines 18 key terms that you need to know for studying Sociology from norms, values and roles to anticipatory socialisation, sanctions and social construction. These terms are the basic terms that Sociologists use all the time in their writing and theories. Enjoy.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Aaron Winter who is a senior lecturer in criminology and criminal justice at The University of East London. Aaron's work focusses on right wing extremism, terrorism, racism, anti-semitism and islamophobia.

In this episode, Matthew talks through 15 films influential and inspirational films for Sociology whether you are a student, teacher or just intrigued! Each film will have a brief synopsis, the year it was released, a rating score from IMDB and which topics it would be useful for.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Laura Way about her qualitative research into the lives of ageing punk women. Laura explains what the punk scene means to those women who were part of the scene in their youth but remain connected to the scene as they get older too.

Are you about to start answering exam style questions for Sociology? Do you have an essay to write and you're not sure how to start it, structure it and what to include? In this episode, Matthew talks to Kate Flatley who is both a teacher and an examiner of Sociology about how you should set out your answers and put your essays together. You can help fund the show here - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/the-sociology-show

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Lucy Neville from the University of Leicester on her book "Girls who like boys who like boys'. Lucy explains her methodologies and findings from interviewing women who enjoy watching male on male pornography. Please note that this episodes has some explicit themes.

Are you studying Sociology for the first time? Do you want to know a little bit more about what Sociology is, what you will study and what you can do with a Sociology qualification? In this episode, Matthew talks to fellow teacher Ben Hewitson about some of the common questions students have when studying the subject for the first time. You can help fund the show here - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/the-sociology-show

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Poonam Madar about her research on the lived experiences of black British males particularly in the London area. Poonam explains the findings from her interviews with the men on the topics of education, employment and the media.

In this short episode, Matthew provides an update on what is happening with the podcast and also explains the upcoming guests for the next few weeks.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Anna Tarrant from The University of Lincoln on her work around parenting and fatherhood. Anna explains in detail about her qualitative methodologies and some of the experiences of fathers/grandfathers and their relationship with parenting.

In this short bonus episode, Matthew talks to Professor Steve Bruce from the University of Aberdeen about secularisation. This interview was recorded back in 2007 and has just been found on an old hard drive collecting dust!

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ryan Scoats from Coventry University about his research on threesomes. Ryan explains all about his methodology, sample and findings from his book 'Understanding threesomes: Sex, gender and consensual non-monogamy'.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Angela McRobbie from Goldsmiths University about her early research from the Mid 70s to the late 80s including studies on magazines for girls, female subcultures, women and music/fashion and the issue of moral panics. This podcast forms the first half of a two part interview.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sheila Quaid from The University of Sunderland about her research on the family and child free women. Sheila has conducted interviews with a variety of women who do not have children with a diversity and variety of reasons as to why that is the case from those who have never wanted to children to those that wish they could.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Grace Robinson from The university of Leeds and the Director of Black Box Research and Consultancy Ltd. Grace talks about her research into child criminal exploitation within the world of class A drugs and how youths are used to deliver and supply the drugs across county lines.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Steven Roberts from Monash University in Melbourne about youths and masculinity. Steven explains his interest in youth cultures and how the parameters of youth age brackets continue to shift as well as describing the experiences of working class male youths and how those experiences are changing. Steven also discusses his new textbook 'Youth Sociology' written with Alan France, Julia Coffey and Cathy Waite.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Dr. Mark Doidge from The University of Brighton about football fans, fan culture and ultras. Mark discusses a range of issues surrounding the game such as politics, racism, sexism, community work and inclusivity as well as his own ethnographic research on fan culture in Europe.

In this BONUS episode, Matthew talks to Alex Buckley about the campaign to get Sociology on the syllabus at all schools. Alex explains how Sociology could and should be incorporated into the national curriculum for years 7-9. You can also read more about this here - http://www.sociologyonthesyllabus.org/

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Aliya Hamid Rao who is an assistant Professor of Sociology at Singapore management university. Aliya talks about her new book 'Crunch time; how married couples confront unemployment' and how the treatment of unemployment differs compared to whether it is the male or female has that faces the predicament.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ian Cushing from Brunel University about the issue of language. Ian is a lecturer in education and focuses on the ideas of language policy, language in schools, young people's language and whether language policing is simply another form of discrimination.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sian Lewis, an associate lecturer of Criminology and Sociology at The University of Roehampton. Sian explains about her ethnographic research into the issue of sexual harassment on the London underground and the experiences that many females face on their journeys and daily commutes.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Tess Bartlett from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Bartlett's work looks at a range of issues such as fathers, families, imprisonment, identity and masculinities. She explains about many of the issues men face in prison in regards to lack of support they receive as fathers or classes to aid their fatherhood skills.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Diane Reay from Cambridge University about her book 'Miseducation - Inequality, Education and the Working classes'. Diane explains her own upbringing and route into Sociology and then describes the many failings and shortcomings of the English education system for the working classes and under-privileged.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Rosie Hodsdon from the University of Sunderland about her PHD work on pornography. Rosie's research interests include sex work, BDSM and other aspects of gender, sexuality and the laws surrounding pornography content.

In this episode, Matthew continues his discussion with Tariq Madood, this time about Tariq's own research into Multi-culturalism and secularism. Tariq explains how true, effective multi-culturalism works and why there are often misconceptions regarding its effectiveness in Britain.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Tariq Modood from the University of Bristol. In this first part, Tariq discusses his upbringing, moving to Britain, his early education and his journey into Sociology. Tariq also describes his literacy influences in both Philosophy and Sociology.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Drew Dalton, a senior lecturer from the University of Sunderland about issues surrounding sexuality. Drew outlines the research and work he does with LGBT+ individuals including his work looking at LGBT Muslims in the UK.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Sociology at Manchester University, author and former Guardian columnist; Gary Younge. In part 1 Gary talks about his background and three of his well known books, in part 2 the discussion moves on to #Blacklivesmatter and the current climate surrounding this.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Fergus McNeil who is a Professor of Criminology and Social Work at the University of Glasgow. Fergus discusses many of his ideas from his book: Pervasive Punishment: Making Sense of Mass Supervision.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Les Back from Goldsmiths University. Les discusses his book 'The changing face of football - racism, identity and multi-culture in the English game' and his experiences of writing about race and racism as a white academic.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Dr. Jenny Thatcher from The University of East London. In part one Jenny explains her dislike of school leading to an unexpected route into Sociology and academia. In part 2 Jenny discusses her ethnographic research at a bridal store and her current research in a London pub.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan from the Cardiff school of Art and Design about the Sociology of fashion, why men do not wear skirts and why most of men's fashion is so dull and boring!

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Mike Savage from LSE about his work in the field of social Class. Mike discusses the Great British class survey, his book 'Social class in the 21st Century' and also his 7 tier social class hierarchy scale.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Finn Mackay from UWE Bristol about her book entitled 'Radical Feminism: Feminist activism in movement'. Finn explains the 4 main components of Radical Feminism and some of the misconceptions about the movement too,

In this episode, Matthew interviews Dr. Li Xueshi from the Chinese University of Hong Kong to discuss the Sociology of food. Dr. Li explains about cultural differences, food production and the importance of food consumption.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Alison Phipps from the University of Sussex about her new book 'Me not you: The trouble with mainstream Feminism'.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sam Friedman from LSE about his book 'The Class Ceiling: Why it pays to be privileged'. Sam explains his research into social mobility, the closed nature of certain professions and the myth of meritocracy.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Ben Hewitson from the 'allsociology:take 1' podcast about his background in research, teaching and his take on the current situation regarding Covid19 and how this could be applied sosociological theories.

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Mike Ward from Swansea University. In the first part the discussion looks at Mike's work on masculinity. In part 2 Mike discusses his current unfunded research 'CoronaDiaries' as featured on the BBC - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52229919#

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Carolyn Jackson from Lancaster university about her classic lads and ladettes research and then her most recent publication entitled; Lad Culture in HE: Sexism, Sexual Harassment and Violence.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Professor Cecile Wright from The University of Nottingham, Cecile was the first black female professor in the East Midlands and is best known for her work on ethnicity and inequality in education. Here she talks about her own upbringing and some of the main challenges that black pupils can face in a British education system.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Matt Pinkett and Mark Roberts who are the authors of Boys Don't Try?: Rethinking Masculinity in Schools to discuss some of the reasons behind why boys are underachieving in certain aspects of education.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Dr. Lisa McKenzie from the London School of Economics on the issue of social class and inequality. Lisa is best known for her book Getting By: Estates, Class and Culture in Austerity Britain.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Duncan Hall who is subject lead for Sociology and Politics at Tutor2U, a company that provide resources and run conferences for Sociology students up and down the country.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Prof Louise Archer (Karl Mannheim Professor of Sociology of Education at the University College London Institute of Education) on her research into education and inequality.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Sue Palmer, the author of Upstart, 21st century boys, 21st century girls and of course, Toxic childhood.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Kim Constable, an A-level sociology better known as the Hectic teacher on how she became a Sociology teacher and her immense collection of varied resources.

In this episode, Matthew interviews Dr.Marcia Morgan who is best known for her book; Black Women Prison Employees, The Intersectionality of Gender and Race