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Getting to Grips with the Sociology of Childhood

Johannes / 28th January 2024 / Families and Households

Getting to Grips with the Sociology of Childhood Childhood is more than just a phase of life; it’s a social construct; shaped by cultural, historical, and societal influences. Sociologists delve into the sociology of childhood to understand how society views and moulds the experiences of its youngest members. In this short video, we’ll explore key […]

Liberal feminists: Betty Friedan and Anne Oakley

Precooked Learning / 14th January 2024 / Families and Households

Liberal feminists: Betty Friedan and Anne Oakley In this super-quick video we explore Betty Friedman and Anne Oakley’s liberal feminists views of the familyWhat do Liberal Feminist Believe? In 1966, Betty Friedan established the National Organization for Women (NOW), gaining support primarily from college-educated women. Aligned with liberal feminism, they advocated for legislative changes without […]

The Sociology of Childhood: A Deeper Dive into Social Perspectives

Johannes / 7th January 2024 / Families and Households

Unveiling the Sociology of Childhood: A Deeper Dive into Social Perspectives Childhood is more than just a phase of life; it’s a social construct shaped by cultural, historical, and societal influences. Sociologists delve into the sociology of childhood to understand how society views and molds the experiences of its youngest members. In this blog post, […]

Gender Differences in Crime – Chivalry Thesis

Precooked Learning / 26th February 2023 / Crime and Deviance, Families and Households

The Chivalry Thesis: Examining Gender Differences in Crime In 1950, sociologist Edmund Pollak coined the concept of the chivalry thesis —state that as most criminal justice agents like magistrates and judges and police officers are mainly men, they are also socialised to act in a chivalrous way towards women. While there is some evidence to support this thesis, […]

Different Types of Feminist Views on the Family

Precooked Learning / 18th February 2023 / Families and Households

What Are the Different Types of Feminist Views on the Family? Feminism is an important part of understanding our society and how we interact with each other. As a term, feminism has a long history, from its first use in the late 19th century to today’s modern interpretations. But what does it mean? In this […]

Exploring the Concept of Toxic Masculinity: A-Level Sociology Explanations

Precooked Learning / 11th February 2023 / Crime and Deviance, Families and Households

Exploring the Concept of Toxic Masculinity The term ‘toxic masculinity‘ was first coined by sociologist Shepard Bliss in the late 1980s. It has since become a widely accepted concept, used to describe masculine behavior that is deemed harmful to society or individuals. In this blog post, we’ll explore what toxic masculinity is and why it […]

Sociology of Childhood: A-Level Sociology Explanation

Precooked Learning / 4th February 2023 / Families and Households, Uncategorised

This A-Level sociology article explains the sociology of childhood. When it comes to understanding childhood, sociological perspectives can provide an insightful view into how we as a society shape and are shaped by the experiences of our youth. Let’s take a look at two prominent sociological perspectives – Berry Mayall’s “New Sociology of Childhood” and […]