Kicking It with Society: Unveiling the Sociological Wonders of Football Beyond the exhilarating goals and nail-biting matches, football, or soccer, is more than just a game—it’s a social sensation that weaves through the fabric of societies worldwide. Dive into the thrilling realm of the sociology of football, where cultural influences, communal ties, and identity twists […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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The Hidden Curriculum For centuries, schooling has been closely linked to the workplace. But what does this ‘Hidden Curriculum‘ mean for students? In 1976, political scientists Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis proposed a radical theory about the purpose of education in capitalist societies: Schools are used to prepare children for working in capitalist businesses. This […]
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Woodhead’s Theory of Religious Feminism Linda Woodhead is a British sociologist and theologian who has studied religion and gender extensively. Her research focuses on how religious beliefs can be used to promote women’s liberation, and she has contributed significantly to the understanding of religious feminism. In particular, her work has focused on the hijab, or […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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