The Sociology Show

By Matthew Wilkin

Social Sciences

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The Sociology show hosted by Matthew Wilkin conducts interviews with a range of different people within the world of Sociology.

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Why is football hooliganism...

08.28.2023

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 ...

The Sociology Show episodes:

08.28.2023 Why is football hooliganism back on the rise? (Prof Les back and Dr Isaac Hoff) 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 ...
07.24.2023 Misogyny and video games (STUDENT TAKEOVER) 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 ...
07.05.2023 Interview with Professor Tom Shakespeare on disability 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, ...
06.04.2023 Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 3) 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 ...
06.01.2023 Interview with Professor Frank Furedi on 'Paranoid parenting' 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 ...
05.30.2023 Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 2) 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 ...
05.15.2023 Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 1) 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 ...
04.10.2023 Interview with Paula Wright on Feminism vs Female choice 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 ...
03.23.2023 Antisemitism in Education (STUDENT TAKEOVER) 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 ...
03.20.2023 Social class and education with Katie Tyler (STUDENT SPECIAL) 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 ...
03.08.2023 Interview with Professor Catherine Lee MBE discussing Section 28 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 ...
02.27.2023 Interview with Jon Alexander on his book Citizens 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, ...
02.09.2023 The relationship between Capitalism and the Patriarchy (STUDENT TAKEOVER) 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 ...
02.06.2023 Interview with Dr Poppy Gibson on social media & mental health 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 ...
01.24.2023 Interview with comedian Joe Wilkinson on being alcohol free 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 ...
01.20.2023 Interview with Dr Sidsel Harder on the topic of pornography 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 ...
12.12.2022 Dr Leon Davis and Professor Les Back on why the World Cup is controversial 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. ...
11.14.2022 Interview with Mark Brooks OBE discussing International Men's Day 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. ...
11.07.2022 Interview with Shaley on her experience of domestic violence 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 ...
10.31.2022 Interview with Chris Waugh on the topic of masculinity 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 ...
09.19.2022 Interview with Jonas Hart on the topic of religion 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 ...
09.12.2022 An introduction to Sociological theory 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 ...
09.05.2022 Top tips for going into the second year of a Sociology course with Kate Flatley 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 ...
08.29.2022 Interview with Manuela Mendoza Horvitz and Prof Carol Vincent 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 ...
08.23.2022 The Sociology starter pack for new students 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 ...
07.25.2022 Interview with Professor Michael G Flaherty 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 ...
06.30.2022 Interview with Professor Iain Borden on skateboarding and subcultures 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 ...
06.02.2022 Interview with Dr Lexi Stadlen 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 ...
05.23.2022 Social Media and mental health with Lauren Doyle 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. ...
05.02.2022 Interview with Dr Shantey Francis 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 ...
04.18.2022 Interview with Dr Julie Parsons (and James) 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 ...
04.11.2022 Interview with Dr Ben Milbourn on occupational therapy 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 ...
03.14.2022 Interview with Sociology North 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 ...
03.07.2022 Interview with Dr. Guilia Zampini 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 ...
02.07.2022 Interview with Catherine Owen 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 ...
01.24.2022 Interview with Dr. Daniel Chambliss 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 ...
01.10.2022 Interview with Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett 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 ...
01.06.2022 A new year update Just a brief update for the listeners on some changes to the show
01.03.2022 Interview with Professor Kalwant Bhopal 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 ...
12.02.2021 Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 6) 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 - ...
11.29.2021 Interview with Professor Les Back (Re-release) 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 ...
11.25.2021 Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 5) 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 - ...
11.22.2021 The future of Sociology with Jim Hunter and Louise Owusu-Kwarteng 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 ...
11.18.2021 International men's day (19th November) 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 ...
11.15.2021 Interview with Professor Diane Reay (Re-release) 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 ...
11.11.2021 Studies and Sociologists to use for the Education topic (RE-RELEASE) 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.
11.08.2021 Interview with Dr Allison Hui on methods and methodologies 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 ...
11.04.2021 Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 4) 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 - ...
11.01.2021 World Vegan Day with Dr Lynda M Korimboccus 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 ...
10.21.2021 Understanding Positivism and Interpretivism (RE-RELEASE) 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 ...

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The Sociology Show

What's The Sociology Show about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Sociology Show episodes:

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

Misogyny and video games (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

Interview with Professor Tom Shakespeare on disability

Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 3)

Interview with Professor Frank Furedi on 'Paranoid parenting'

Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 2)

Advice from a lead Examiner (AQA A-level Sociology Paper 1)

Interview with Paula Wright on Feminism vs Female choice

Antisemitism in Education (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

Social class and education with Katie Tyler (STUDENT SPECIAL)

Interview with Professor Catherine Lee MBE discussing Section 28

Interview with Jon Alexander on his book Citizens

The relationship between Capitalism and the Patriarchy (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

Interview with Dr Poppy Gibson on social media & mental health

Interview with comedian Joe Wilkinson on being alcohol free

Interview with Dr Sidsel Harder on the topic of pornography

Dr Leon Davis and Professor Les Back on why the World Cup is controversial

Interview with Mark Brooks OBE discussing International Men's Day

Interview with Shaley on her experience of domestic violence

Interview with Chris Waugh on the topic of masculinity

Interview with Jonas Hart on the topic of religion

An introduction to Sociological theory

Top tips for going into the second year of a Sociology course with Kate Flatley

Interview with Manuela Mendoza Horvitz and Prof Carol Vincent

The Sociology starter pack for new students

Interview with Professor Michael G Flaherty

Interview with Professor Iain Borden on skateboarding and subcultures

Interview with Dr Lexi Stadlen

Social Media and mental health with Lauren Doyle

Interview with Dr Shantey Francis

Interview with Dr Julie Parsons (and James)

Interview with Dr Ben Milbourn on occupational therapy

Interview with Sociology North

Interview with Dr. Guilia Zampini

Interview with Catherine Owen

Interview with Dr. Daniel Chambliss

Interview with Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett

A new year update

Interview with Professor Kalwant Bhopal

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 6)

Interview with Professor Les Back (Re-release)

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 5)

The future of Sociology with Jim Hunter and Louise Owusu-Kwarteng

International men's day (19th November)

Interview with Professor Diane Reay (Re-release)

Studies and Sociologists to use for the Education topic (RE-RELEASE)

Interview with Dr Allison Hui on methods and methodologies

Can music make you sick? With Dr George Musgrave (Part 4)

World Vegan Day with Dr Lynda M Korimboccus

Understanding Positivism and Interpretivism (RE-RELEASE)