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

Interview with Dr Paul O'Connor

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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/...

Interview with Professor Lee Elliot Major on social class and education

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?

Why is football hooliganism back on the rise? (Prof Les back and Dr Isaac Hoff)

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.

Misogyny and video games (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

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/

Interview with Professor Tom Shakespeare on disability

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.

Interview with Dr Paul O'Connor

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