The Sociology Show

<b>In Episode 4 - </b><br /><br />1.What is the marxist view of crime and devIance<br />2. How does the law benefit the ruling class<br />3. What is meant by the idea that capitalism is criminogenic<br /><br />You can...

<b>In episode 3 - </b><br /><br />1.What is the Functionalist view of crime and devIance<br />2. How can crime be positive for society<br />3. How can individuals use crime to benefit themselves<br /><br />You can also...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Simon Winlow. Simon explains his ethnographic research on bouncers and the nighttime economy. Simon explains some of the practical and ethical issues of such research as well...

In this episode, Dr Catherine Hakim explains all about erotic capital. Erotic capital is a combination of "beauty, social skills, good dress sense, physical fitness, liveliness, sex appeal and sexual competence" and...

<b>In episode 2 - </b><br /><br />1. How is crime measured - Official crime statistics<br />2. Victimisation surveys - strengths and weaknesses<br />3. Self report studies - strengths and weaknesses<br /><br />You can...

In episode 1 -<br /><br />1. What is the difference between crime and deviance<br />2. How is crime relative and socially constructed<br />3. Who are the victims of crime<br /><br />You can also book private online...

In this student takeover episode, Xu Junzhe (Cecilia) and Li Haoran (Miles) from Shenzhen College of International Education in China discuss the use of English names amongst Chinese students.<br /><br />Cecilia says...

In this student takeover episode, Olive Smith from Westcliff High School for girls in Essex discusses the impacts of globalisation on Japan. <br /><br />If you would like to submit a student takeover episode then send...

In this student takeover episode, Naomi Hoffman from Colchester Sixth Form College dicusses the impact of Globalisation on the UK and applies some key sociological theory to the debate. <br /><br />If you would like to...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Jack Katz from UCLA about his research on crime and crimonology.The central thesis of Seductions of Crime is that situation-specific emotional and sensual sensations play an...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jennifer Fleetwood about her book 'What we talk about when we talk about crime'. The book examines seven infamous crime stories to make sense of this modern confessional impulse...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Paul Seabright about his book 'The divine economy' and how religions operate as successful businesses in order to make profit and demonstrate power. Paul explains why we must...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Anton Roberts about his research on homelessness and masculinity. Anton is a researcher at the Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) at Manchester Metropolitan University, within...

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, Lee is the country’s first Professor of Social Mobility. Appointed by the University of Exeter to be a global leader in the field, his work is dedicated...

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...