JCOSS presents...Sound Sociology

Changing careers

Understanding sectors

Police Superintendent

How to choose an area of sociology to specialise in?

Transferable skills

Quantitative researcher on families

Paediatric nurse

Music industry

Principal consultant

Sociology pending graduate

Nursing

TA

Psychology pending Graduate

Solicitor of Tax

Product Manager

Ann Summers

Professional Sociologist

Social Researcher

Marketing and how Sociology helped.

Talking with Sam who is a young entrepreneur. We explore the soft skills required to be successful in business entrepreneurship.

Apprenticeship and Degrees in policing

Growth markets for sociologists?

How to make the most of your sociology background with schools, universities and employers

Joint Honours Degree

ELSA

Probation Service Officer

Football coach and outreach community work.

In this opening episode we talk about the Gatsby Benchmarks in relation to Sociology and some the opportunities and barriers with taking Sociology as a degree and finding further job opportunities.

A discussion about discrimination and what has made certain topics more approachable to talk about.

Exploring masculinity and potential differences between masculinity based on sexuality

An exploration of the sociological debate of hope vs despair and how we can see this in films.

A very dense episode with a Y13 student, as we explore the difference between context and perspective in regards to different sociological thinkers and how this shapes their thinking. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A really good episode from a Y10 student talking about the importance of mens mental health. Perfect application when thinking about crisis of masculinity and the importance of challenging the need for men to talk about their problems and how it all starts from a young age. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Looking at inequality in sport. A really different episode which doesn't really come in Sociology, unless you are studying work, leisure and employment which is not a lot of schools. Great listen on how sports and in particular football generates and perpetuates the inequalities in wider society. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Great examination of the role of media in shaping attitudes towards HATE Crime, lots of good critical thinking. Also an explanation of how to be this critical in your thinking. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Another student takeover episode which focuses on war crimes and state crimes. A topic that is not usual studied by A Level Sociology, but this Y10 student provides a great overview of the reasons why state crimes continue to occur.  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An exploration of COVID and schools. In this episode a Y11 student aims to explore what the impact of COVID has been on schools and what lessons have been learnt (pun intended). TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Our first student takeover episode where we look at the relevance of feminism in the 21st century. Give this one a listen if you are interested in what place does feminism have and can it bring everyone (both male and female) with them in the bid towards equality. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of what the life of a teacher in the PSRP is like. Also helpful overview of social model of disability and how the school takes this into consideration when working with PSRP provision. Very helpful episode for Y12 students as well who have to appreciate methods in context and thinking about contextual differences in students lives. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Discussion about pluralism and what place is there for it in schools. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Exploration of the significance of music on shaping culture. A longer then usual episode, but well worth the listen with someone who clearly loves his subject and it comes across. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of key figures involved in the acquisition of language. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

“Led by the science”… what does that even mean? In this episode we look at the differences between fact and theory and how this shapes our understanding of “the science”. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A fine conversation in todays episode as we look Dickens and his role in exploring poverty and wealth. Was Dickens a social reformer? TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology.  

Recorded on the 19.11.21, which was also International Men’s Day. We discussed everything to do with masculinity and the difficulties of pinning down this concept. Also how his role as a headteacher of JCoSS has led to him navigating the concept masculinity with parents, teachers and students within the school as well as the importance of how we need to challenge our own biases. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology.  

A topic which I think a lot of schools just don’t cover well enough or early enough. Ideologies. Looking at left and right wing and what does this mean in terms of political ideologies and where do they fit in, if at all! Follow our social media:  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology 

A wonderful episode that took nearly 4 months to get round to recording, so please give it a listen. We discuss how Art promotes conversation around identity construction and building our ability to have more empathy. A thoroughly interesting conversation, whether you do Art or not, this episode will make you evaluate your relationship with Art and how it can benefit all of us to get a little perspective. Follow our social media:  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology 

So Mr Dabb spoils us with his youth and recent completion of a Sociology degree at Cambridge, in this episode with him he will be discussing one of the major debates in Sociology. Conflict versus Consensus. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

In this rather in depth episode we look at popular and high culture and whether culture is based on hierarchy and whether culture has become accessible to everyone. A definite episode for students studying Film Studies, Art, Music, Sociology, English Literature.  Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

In this great episode we look at the Age of Enlightenment, examining what society was like beforehand and this lends itself to the creation of applying core beliefs or fraternity, progress and liberty to the forefront of human civilisation. A topic which come up potentially as early in Y8 History or for some as late as Y13 Sociology it is a must listen to episode for anyone who studies Sociology, History, Classics or English Literature. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

In this episode we are talking to the support pastoral managers at JCoSS, whilst they do not have teaching roles in the school or really look at the academic side of the job. What they provide is a massive amount of insight into the pastoral side of education, the themes they address with are topics that come up again and again within sociology. Mental health, body image,  relationships with food, sexual identity, poverty, domestic violence and many more. In the conversation they explore the importance of seeing all sides of the debate and how that helps to bring resolution. Their roles are vital in the successful implementation of policy, this helps to ensure that the themes we discuss in Sociology and delivered in the real world. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An Inspector Calls. A superb episode which looks at the importance of social class and wider social stratification in society. The episode aims to give an overview the book but juxtaposed to themes of inequality based on class, age and gender. This episode also highlights the judgements we make before getting to know someone, the expectation we have assumed and this manifest itself in our actions, thoughts and tone. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An examination of 'dependency theory' developed by Wallenstein who was a Neo-Marxist and explained that their is global economy which is designed to keep peripheral and semi peripheral countries dependent on first world countries. This exceptional discussion explores how this in currently in place and whether there are any alternatives.   Follow our social media:   TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Exploring what motivates people to commit acts of terrorism. This great episode is a must listen for those are intrigued by people who become radicalised into extreme beliefs. Also a great one for those studying sociology of beliefs, and whether sociology is seen as a force for social change or maintaining the status quo. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A very heavy episode examining how sociology of beliefs and physics can link together. This episode is definitely for one who think science and religion are opposite ends of the spectrum, this episode will challenge that thinking. Also in other news this EPISODE 100 across the JCOSS PRESENTS SOUND SOCIOLOGY SERIES!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉💯💯💯💯🎈🎈🎈🎈 Follow our social media:  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology 

An examination of globalisation and posing the question that globalisation has been a benefit to society and the wider economy. Follow our social media:  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology 

Very interesting episode looking at the importance of context in what read, write and watch. Exploring some key tools used to embrace contextual understanding. This works really well with trying to get a deeper understanding of methods in context for A Level Sociology. Follow our social media:  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A bumper long episode, nearly impossible to edit this down as too many good things would be missed out. Looking at a nearly 50 year career in education and it being mapped against the key policy changes in eduction since the late 60s/early 70s to present day. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An examination of our love-hate relationship with Maths, and trying to understand whether issues such as parental attitude towards to the subject or inside schools factors like how we group students for Maths creates this love-hate relationship with subject. A really interesting take on subject we all have a relationship with whether we like it or not. Links really well Sociology and how inside and outside school factors can shape our attitude to Maths. An interesting further bit of reading would be the work Bobby Seagull is doing on encouraging positive relationships with Maths. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Very interesting episode looking at what is health and social care? As well as looking at mental health promotion and the barriers which stop effective health and social care practices for treatment of social health. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology 

Ever thought how Mike Leigh and Ken Loach films link with ideas we look at in Sociology. This is the episode for you. An episode which examines Social Realism in film and how concepts like family relationship, gender, class and ethnicity all interweaves together. A really good episode examining how every subject we study has over lapping ideas. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

What a fascinating episode, looking the controversial figure Jean Paul Marat during the French Revolution. But overlapping his work on making his own newspaper to galvanise the French people to pick up arms, drawing a comparison to how social media give people a similar soapbox to incite and aggravate a situation to give people a voice in a situation that maybe needs calming down. A definite listen for anyone who does History and Sociology. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A great episode for anyone who thinks the natural sciences and social sciences don't link together. Think again. An examination of research methods and practical, ethical and theoretical considerations when investigating a social problem. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A very intriguing episode which looks at the work of Ovid and has three volumes of love and relationships, and whether the Roman poet was ahead of his time or was just another example of sinister patriarchy. A definite episode for anyone who is intrigued with the ideas of consent, relationships, sexual behaviour and male-female relations. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

You thought we only had one episode on psychology. Shame on you. Today episode is looking at schizophrenia and the impact of family trauma on someone being diagnosed with the illness. A really interesting episode that attempts to draw together the importance of the nature vs nurture debate when it comes to schizophrenia. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A brilliant episode looking at two subjects which are hugely popular at A Level, examining the differences between the subject and particularly the approaches taken towards research. The big questions of; is psychology a science or a social science? the research methods more likely to be adopted by the subjects. A definite for anyone who is planning to do sociology and psychology.  Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An examination of disability from a physical and mental health perspective. Often the representation of disability is overlooked in the mainstream understanding of representations, with lots of on the other identity markers. In this episode we talk about why disability is often ignored and some examples of campaigns which have tried to challenge the stigma behind mental illness and what has been done over the last decade to promote mental health and healthier attitudes towards mental well being. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A cracking episode looking at the discourse around gender. An examination of how our understanding of gender has changed over time and has changed in language and how that has informed our understanding of dominant ideas of masculinity and femininity. A must listen for any GCSE student in Y10 or Y11, lots of great wider contextual knowledge which can help you really improve your analysis in text which picks up on issues of gender roles, gendered expectations and what does it mean to be male and female. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

In this opening episode we talk about the impact of deprivation and definitions of poverty from a 'Human Geography' and 'Sociology' point of view. We cover definitions of the key terms, how these terms are measured currently as well exploring the current UK attitudes toward the idea of deprivation and ideas of 'levelling up'. Great episode for anyone in Y11 of the GCSE for both of these subjects, as well in Y9 thinking about subjects might link together when thinking about subject choices. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Trailer getting you pumped up for the new series starting in September 2021. Looking at how sociology links with subjects Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Overview of inside and outside school factors which shapes achievement of BAME groups. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Male underachievement, female achievement and subject choice. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Labelling by teachers, anti school subcultures, streaming, SFP and much more on inside school factors. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Material deprivation, Cultural Capital, Social Capital and Halsey, Heath and Ridge. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Pros and Cons of independent and state schools. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

The different types of schools offered in Britain based on age groups. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

The coalition government and conservative led ideas of pupil premium, new style academies and free schools. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Tony Blair comes to power and it’s all about Raising Standards, Reducing Inequality and Promoting Diversity. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

How did marketisation influence education? For better or for worse? What did Ball Bowe and Gerwitz say? Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

1979 Thatcher comes to power and we see the introduction of vocational eduction aka new vocationalism. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

1965 Labour introduction of schools based on catchment areas and ran by the LEA. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

11+ exams, types of schools and the weaknesses associated with Tripartite System. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Parsons and Durkheim view of education. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Bowles and Gintis - Correspondence Principle. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Looking at how school teaches us formal and informal education. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

The four functions of education: economic, selective, social control and political. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

It’s the trailer for season 6 - sociology of education… come on down to Sound Sociology. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

How do sociologists help to create a better society? Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Remember to think about those ethical issues - RAPIDS or DRIPS. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Strength and limitations of using official statistics. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of observations - covert, overt, participant and non participant. I recommend using pages 58-63 of the school textbook GCSE Sociology 1-9 or the white AQA revision textbook to support you in this episode. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A very quick episode to overview a relatively basic research method. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of structured, semi, unstructured and group interviews - with basic strengths and weaknesses outlined. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Understanding of social surveys and the most common one of open and closed questionnaires. Also looking at the issues of distributing them and how it might come up in a four mark question. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

The final three stage of the research process. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An examination of sampling, representative data, probability and non probability sampling. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

What is the purpose of a pilot study? Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

How does theoretical factors like positivism and interpretivism influence the research methods chose? Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Starting to look 8 stages of research process - literature review and hypothesis. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

It’s the trailer for season 5 research methods. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

All things divorce - why is it increasing and what impact does it have on the immediate and wider family. Also see the link for F4J - https://www.fathers-4-justice.org. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Is marriage relevant anymore? Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Falling fertility rate, smaller family size and children at a later age. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Beginning of the end for series 4. Trends in families - today we look at lone parents (single parent families/spf) and step (reconstituted) families. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Looking at how extended families have undergone a decline and a resurgence due to ageing population and boomerang children. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

What does childhood mean and how has it varied over. Looking at parent-child relationships and how that influence the impact on being a child in the modern world? Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Types of abuse found in the family, and the importance of understanding what power looks like in the family. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Overview of Ann Oakley in regards to the family. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A brief overview of globalisation - polyandry, polygyny, arranged marriages, communes and kibbutz. Remember this topic is more then likely 3 mark questions. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An in-depth episode looking at conjugal roles, Young and Willmott, new man theory, feminist critiques. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Delphi and Leonard overview along with criticisms. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

How the family can be seen as reinforcing social division and the work of Zaretsky. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An examination of Murdock and Parsons. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A look at how families change over our lifetime, links between family and class/ethnicity as well the Rapoport’s study. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of the different types of families found the in UK. As well as alternatives to the traditional forms of families.

New season - check out this paper 1 section a unit on families. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

The modernist debate, as well as a cheeky overview of Postmodernism. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of Weber - class, power, status. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Overview of Durkheim and Functionalism. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

What else is there to say.... Marxism! Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Overview of norms, culture, values, primary and secondary socialisation. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Basic overview of concepts key to foundations of sociology - parts that make up society, how we learn to fit in and debatable issues. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Basic overview of what is sociology. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

New season... new topic... sociological approach! Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A brief overview of the welfare state. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Brief look at Weber definitions of power. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of Slyvia Walby and her six types of patriarchy. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A quick overview of traditional politics in Britain and how it has changed; alongside the questionable definitions of democracy. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Super bumper long episode looking at the debate between individual vs structural for why people end up in poverty. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Covering a lot of key concepts ranging from poverty, income, wealth and the work of Townsend

Short episode looking at other identity markers such as sexuality, religion and disability. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Brief overview of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to age; the young and the elderly. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Brief look at ethnicity and the barriers ethnic minorities face in UK. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Examining gender and gender inequalities in society. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Looking at social mobility, structural barriers and embourgeoisement thesis. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the Registrar General and NS SEC

A quick overview of Marxism and ideas of social class. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A very explicit understanding of power, class and status according to Weber. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of functionalist views of stratification with a particular emphasis on Davis and Moore. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A basic overview of terms which include - stratification, social inequality, ascribed status, achieved status, social mobility. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Welcome to the new season of JCOSS Presents....Sound Sociology. Its on Stratification. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

A focus on AO2 examples such as sentencing, role of media in crime reporting and youth crime. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Looking at the role of moral panic and folk devils. Really interesting link that outline mora panic in more details - https://youtu.be/URYfLan-510 Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

This looks at how young people are statistically more likely to commit crime. Providing some different explanations for why this happens. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Briefly touching on working class crime, but then focusing on white collar and corporate crime. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

This episode overviews key introductory terms such as crime, deviance, social control, social order, formal and informal rules. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Looking at feminism and crime, with a particularly emphasis on Heidensohn. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Looking at the socially constructed nature of criminal statistics. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Looking at the work of Becker and crime - labelling, self fulfilling prophecy, master status, folk devils Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Everything you need to know about Pat Carlen study Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

Focusing on how Marxism tries to explain the phenomena of crime Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An overview of Merton ideas of strain theory and people can respond if they can’t achieve the American Dream. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

An episode which gives an outline of why women commit crime and don’t commit crime Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology

This episode looks at the benefits of crime and how there are 5 ways crime can help to create a functioning and cohesive world. Follow our social media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/soundsociology INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sound_sociology