The Sociology show hosted by Matthew Wilkin conducts interviews with a range of different people within the world of Sociology.
In this student takeover episode, Xu Junzhe (Cecilia) and Li Haoran (Miles) from Shenzhen College of International Education in China... more
In this student takeover episode, Olive Smith from Westcliff High School for girls in Essex discusses the impacts of globalisation... more
In this student takeover episode, Naomi Hoffman from Colchester Sixth Form College dicusses the impact of Globalisation on the UK... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Jack Katz from UCLA about his research on crime and crimonology.The central thesis... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jennifer Fleetwood about her book 'What we talk about when we talk about... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Paul Seabright about his book 'The divine economy' and how religions operate as... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Anton Roberts about his research on homelessness and masculinity. Anton is a researcher at... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, Lee is the country’s first Professor of Social Mobility.... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Les Back and Dr Isaac Hoff about the rise of hooliganism and anti... more
In this episode, three students takeover the pod to discuss the issue of sexism and misogyny in the gaming world.... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Tom Shakespeare. Tom is is an English sociologist and bioethicist, he has achondroplasia... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 3 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Frank Furedi. Frank is a Hungarian-Canadian academic and professor of sociology at the... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Kate Flatley about Paper 2 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Kate is a... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 1 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to writer and Darwinian scholar, Paula Wright. Through her MSc in Psychology, Culture and Evolution... more
In this student takeover episode, Aimee Elsworth from Blackfen 6th form discusses the issue of Anti-semitism in education. Aimee quite... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Sociology teacher and examiner Katie Tyler about how to approach questions on Social class... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Catherine Lee MBE about section 28 which was in place in the UK... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Jon Alexander, the author of - Citizens: why the key to fixing everything is... more
In this student takeover episode, Amelie from Westcliff high school for girls tlaks about the relationship between capitalism and patriarchy.... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Poppy Gibson about social media and mental health. Poppy is a Senior Lecturer... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to comedian Joe Wilkinson about being alcohol free. Joe explains about his decision to give... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Sidsel Harder about the topic of pornography. Sidsel is a Postdoctoral researcher at... more
in this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Leon Davis and Professor Les Back on why the World cup in Qatar... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to mark Brooks OBE about International Men's Day which takes place on the 19th November.... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Shaley about her personal experience of domestic violence. Shaley was born in Queens, New... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Chris Waugh. Chris is a final year PhD student in Sociology at the University... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Jonas Hart -adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology at James Madison University in the US.... more
In this episode, Matthew talks through a basic introduction to what Sociological theory is, what is meant by structuralism vs... more
In this episode, Kate Flatley gives her top 5 tips (plus a bonus) of how to be successful in the... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Manuela Mendoza who conducted her PhD in Education at UCL-Institute of Education, supervised by... more
In this episode, Matthew will guide you through all the information you need to start a new Sociology course. In... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Michael G Flaherty. Michael is Professor of Sociology at Eckerd College and the... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Iain Borden from The Bartlett school of architecture at UCL about the youth... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Lexi Stadlen. Lexi is a writer, anthropologist and ethnographer. With a PhD in... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Lauren Doyle - an Academic Tutor and a PhD Research Student at the University... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Shantey Francis. Shantey is a criminologist and senior lecturer on the Youth Justice... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julie Parsons and James. Julie is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Milbourn. Ben is a Senior Lecturer, (teaching and research) in Occupational Therapy,... more
In this episode, Mathew talks to Emma Duffy and Jack Cunningham from Sociology North. Sociology NORTH is a collective of... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Guilia Zampini. Giulia is a researcher and a senior lecturer in criminology at... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Catherine Owen about the crossover between the disciplines of Geography and Sociology. As a... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Daniel Chambliss about his ethnographic research. Dan looks at how extraordinary performance becomes... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. In part one the discussion... more
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... more
In this episode, we hear part 6 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Les Back from Goldsmiths University. Les discusses his book 'The changing face of football... more
In this episode, we hear part 5 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Jim Hunter and Louise Owusu-Kwarteng about where we are at with the subject of... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan about international men's day which takes place on the 19th November... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Diane Reay from Cambridge University about her book 'Miseducation - Inequality, Education and... more
In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Education topic such as ethnicity, Social... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Allison Hui - Allison is a Lecturer in Sociology at Lancaster University whose... more
In this episode, we hear part 4 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Lynda Korimboccus about the Sociology of veganism and how it sits in relation to... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold who is an A-level Sociology teacher and examiner for a major exam... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ali Bowes from Nottingham Trent University. Ali is a Senior Lecturer in the... more
In this episode, we hear part 3 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.If... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Donna Peacock from the University of Sunderland. Donna discusses her research on cybercrime... more
In this episode, we hear part 2 of the audio book 'Can Music make you sick? with Dr George Musgrave.... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Deanna Dadusc, Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti and Stephen Burrell about the issue of violence against... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Christopher R Matthews from Nottingham Trent University - a social scientist and epistemologist... more
In this episode, Sunny Gunessee discusses the issue of gender and crime, ore specifically he talks about whether theories on... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Owusu Kwarteng about the issue of exams and the stress, pressure and mental... more
In this episode, Jarrett Robert Rose discusses his work on culture, consciousness, health and in particular, mental health. You can... more
In this episode, Dr George Musgrave reads chapter one of his book with Sally Anne Gross entitled 'Can Music make... more
In this episode, we discuss key terms that are useful for those of you starting a Sociology course for the... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Hine from the University of West London. Ben is a senior lecturer... more
In this episode, students from BHASVIC college consider the issue of sexism in video games. Aimee, Seb, Nell and Daisy... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Karenza Moore. Karenza is a Lecturer in Sociology of Crime at Newcastle University,... more
In this episode, students from BHASVIC college in Hove discuss a mini research project they completed on the topic of... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Chris Till from Leeds Beckett University. Chris is a sociologist who has a... more
In the final episode for this academic year, listen to some very brief updates before the pod returns on... more
In this episode, David Edmonds from the Social Science Bites podcast interviews Professor Bev Skeggs about how social media platforms... more
In this episode, a group of students from Shenzhen College discuss the issue of gig economy in China. Maggie Liu,... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Dick Hobbs. Dick entered academic work late having worked as an office boy,... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Alicia Denby, Alicia is a Sociologist and PhD student at Manchester Metropolitan University, specialising... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Paul O' Connor. Paul is a Lecturer in Sociology and Anthropology at the... more
In this episode, a group of lower 6th form Sociology students from Cokethorpe school in Oxfordshire debate whether social class,... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr William Kerr from The university of Derby. Will is a lecturer in Sociology... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to the journalist, writer, broadcaster and researcher - Julie Bindel. Julie writes regularly for The... more
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In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Simone Kolysh. Dr Kolysh's research looks at Sex & Gender, Sexualities, Race &... more
In this student takeover episode, Abby Reyes discusses - Is meritocracy a flawed and harmful ideal? Abby has just completed... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Gemma Ahearne - an educator in Criminology at the University of Liverpool. Gemma... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Chloe Wakeham who is a second year PhD student at Swansea University looking at... more
In this episode, Nigel Warburton and David Edmonds from the Social Science Bites podcast interview Professor Ann Oakley about her... more
In this the first student takeover episode, Adrianna Nawrocka from Hammersmith Academy explains her ideas on 'Production and consumption can... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Catherine Hakim who is the author of Honey Money: The Power of Erotic... more
Just a brief episode to ask for your work! Fancy recording a short sound file explaining a theory, a concept... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Rachel Allison all the way from Mississippi about her research on women's sport.... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to anti-Feminist Judith Charpentier. Judith explains why she feels that Feminism is not achieving its... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jenny Van Hooff from Manchester Metropolitan University. Jenny's work looks at issues of... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Ali and Reece about studying A-level Sociology. Ali is currently a year 12 completing... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ruth McKie about her work on climate change denial, delay and obstruction. Ruth... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Wendy Podd about the benefits of a Sociology degree. Wendy discusses some... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Mark Doidge from the University of Brighton about the proposed new European super... more
In this episode, Eric Miller discusses the importance of the socialisation process, gender expectations during this period, feral children and... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Male Sexual Abuse Specialist - Phil Mitchell about men's issues and the recent explosion... more
Before we head off for an Easter Break - a very quick update and a call out for your own... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Prof Micheal Rosino from Molloy College in Long Island, New York. Michael's teaching and... more
In this episode, Carey Allen explains what is meant by the term Moral Panic and uses the Cohen study of... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr David Scott from The Open University. David's research interests include the ethical foundations... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Deanna Dadusc, Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti and Stephen Burrell about the issue of violence against... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Duncan Exley about his book 'The End of Aspiration?Social Mobility and Our Children’s Fading... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Sarah McLaughlin about studying Sociology as an adult through an access course. Sarah explains... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to the comedian, journalist and political satirist - Andrew Doyle. Andrew is perhaps best known... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Richard Driscoll who is a teacher at Shenzhen College of International Education about his... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jasmine Harris - an Associate Professor of Sociology at Ursinus College. Jasmine holds... more
In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the beliefs and religion topic covering issues... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Kate Herrity from the University of Cambridge and Dr Jason Warr from De... more
In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Crime and Deviance topic on issues... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Brian McDonough who is course leader in the Faculty of Sport, Health and... more
In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Education topic such as ethnicity, Social... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Nicola Ingram. Nicola is Professor of Sociology and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University.... more
In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the families and household topic on issues... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Bethany Robertson from The University of York about her research on gender identities... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Idil Galip about Internet memes. Idil explains the etymology of the term, what constitutes... more
In this episode, Matthew conducts the second part of his interview with Professor Angela McRobbie, this time focusing on her... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Drew Dalton from the University of Sunderland about what you can expect from studying... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ali Meghji - A Lecturer in Social Inequalities at Magdelene College, University of... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to 4 Sociology students about their experiences of learning online for Sociology under the current... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Alex Blower about his research on widening access to higher education. Alex talks... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Kate Stewart from Nottingham Trent university and Dr. Matthew Cole from the Open... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Letisha Brown - an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Virginia Tech. She is... more
In this episode, Matthew talks through four studies that use a qualitative method. One study uses content analysis and interviews,... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Claire Markham - a Lecturer in Sociology & Criminology. Claire talks about her... more
In this episode, Matthew talks through four studies that use a quantitative method. One study uses a postal questionnaire, another... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Laura Bentley about her research on working class women in higher education. Laura... more
In this episode, we continue understanding research methods and look at PETs - The practical, ethical and theoretical issues that... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julia Martinez-Arino all about religion. Julia discusses her work on the process of... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Ben Hewitson from the allsociology:take 1 podcast about research methods. Ben explains the difference... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Sociology and African-American studies at Columbia University - Sudhir Venkatesh. Sudhir explains... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan about international men's day. Ashley talks about the purpose of the... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Teresa Crew about her book 'Higher Education and Working-Class Academics: Precarity and Diversity... more
In this student special, Matthew talks to Sociology and Politics teacher Emma Aston about the difference between left and right... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sam Baars who is Director of Research and Operations at The Centre for... more
In this short episode, Matthew asks which guests you would like to hear from and also what else would you... more
In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sam Baars who is Director of Research and Operations at The Centre for Education &... more