The Sociology Show

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, bringing together the evidence that we have always been Citizens by nature. It sets out the tools we need to reinvent our organisations and our politics, equipping us to face the many challenges of our time. It shows us what we must do to survive and thrive – as individuals, as organisations, even as a species.

You can find out more about Jon and the book on his website - https://www.jonalexander.net/ and you can follow him on twitter @jonjalex

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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 an MP3 file and email to [email protected]

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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 and benefits of using social media and talks about her research into how this can impact young girls in particular. You can add Poppy on Twitter @poppygibsonuk

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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 as a key part of society. You can also watch this interview via YouTube here

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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 and also just how complex the arguments surrounding censorship can be.

You can follow Sidel on Twitter @HarderSidsel

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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. The discussion considers how Qatar was awarded the event, the issues of migrant workers and issue surrounding LGBTQ+ fans.

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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. You can visit www.ukmensday.org.uk and Marks’ personal website is www.mark-brooks.co.uk

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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 is also working on building her own business for clothing. Shaley is a talented artist, and fashion designer for her brand OPAL APPAREL that promotes diversity, inclusivity and power.

Shaley was once very athletic, participated in the annual Spartan Races and ran marathons for good causes. On the night of March 19, 2020 her world turned for the worse surviving an attack from her ex-girlfriend that left her fighting for her life. She shared a portion of her story with Discovery+ on Fight or Flight which aired June 2022. She is currently writing a book about her traumatic survival.

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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 has been published by Palgrave Macmillan, and he lectures in Sociology and Criminology, at the University of Manchester and the University of Law. He tweets on @classwaugh and is contactable on [email protected]

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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 in societies where secularisation has occurred. Jonas also explains why religion continues to have a significant and underlying role in the governments of all nations. You can follow Jonas on twitter @jh1791

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