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The Sociology show hosted by Matthew Wilkin conducts interviews with a range of different people within the world of Sociology.... more
FAQs about The Sociology Show:How many episodes does The Sociology Show have?The podcast currently has 207 episodes available.
July 06, 2020Interview with Dr. Tess BartlettIn 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....more39minPlay
July 02, 2020Interview with Professor Diane ReayIn 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....more44minPlay
June 29, 2020Interview with Rosie HodsdonIn 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....more36minPlay
June 25, 2020Interview with Professor Tariq Modood (Part 2)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....more44minPlay
June 22, 2020Interview with Professor Tariq Modood (Part 1)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....more35minPlay
June 18, 2020Interview with Drew DaltonIn 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....more50minPlay
June 15, 2020Interview with Professor Gary YoungeIn 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....more39minPlay
June 11, 2020Interview with Professor Fergus McNeill on pervasive punishmentIn 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....more48minPlay
June 08, 2020Interview with Professor Les BackIn 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....more58minPlay
June 04, 2020Interview with Dr. Jenny ThatcherIn 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....more40minPlay
FAQs about The Sociology Show:How many episodes does The Sociology Show have?The podcast currently has 207 episodes available.