The Sociology Show

A critique of Feminism with Judith Charpentier

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to anti-Feminist Judith Charpentier. Judith explains why she feels that Feminism is not achieving its goals of gender e...

Interview with Dr. Jenny Van Hooff on intimacy and monogamy

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jenny Van Hooff from Manchester Metropolitan University. Jenny's work looks at issues of Intimacy, couples, sexua...

Student advice on studying A-Level Sociology (STUDENT SPECIAL)

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Ali and Reece about studying A-level Sociology. Ali is currently a year 12 completing the end of year one of a two y...

Interview with Dr Ruth McKie on climate change denial

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ruth McKie about her work on climate change denial, delay and obstruction. Ruth explains how issues around climat...

What can you do with a Sociology qualification with Dr Wendy Podd

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Wendy Podd about the benefits of a Sociology degree. Wendy discusses some examples of famous people who have stu...

A Sociological look at the European Super League with Dr. Mark Doidge

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Mark Doidge from the University of Brighton about the proposed new European super league within the world of foot...

Understanding Socialisation & Nature Vs Nurture (STUDENT SPECIAL)

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Miller discusses the importance of the socialisation process, gender expectations during this period, feral children and also th...

Interview with Phil Mitchell: Male Sexual Abuse Specialist

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Male Sexual Abuse Specialist - Phil Mitchell about men's issues and the recent explosion of misandry on social media...

A quick update!

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Before we head off for an Easter Break - a very quick update and a call out for your own Sociology podcasts.

Interview with Professor Michael Rosino

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Prof Micheal Rosino from Molloy College in Long Island, New York. Michael's teaching and research interests include ...

Understanding Moral Panics (STUDENT SPECIAL)

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carey Allen explains what is meant by the term Moral Panic and uses the Cohen study of mods and rockers to introduce terms such as fo...

Interview with Dr David Scott

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr David Scott from The Open University. David's research interests include the ethical foundations of penal aboliti...

A discussion on violence against women and girls

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Deanna Dadusc, Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti and Stephen Burrell about the issue of violence against women and girls foll...

Interview with Duncan Exley

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Duncan Exley about his book 'The End of Aspiration?Social Mobility and Our Children’s Fading Prospects'. Duncan di...

Studying Sociology as an adult with Sarah McLaughlin

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Sarah McLaughlin about studying Sociology as an adult through an access course. Sarah explains the structure, gradin...

Interview with Andrew Doyle (AKA Titania McGrath)

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to the comedian, journalist and political satirist - Andrew Doyle. Andrew is perhaps best known for being the co-creato...

Sociology in China with Richard Driscoll

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Richard Driscoll who is a teacher at Shenzhen College of International Education about his experiences of teaching t...

Interview with Dr Jasmine Harris on racial inequality

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Jasmine Harris - an Associate Professor of Sociology at Ursinus College. Jasmine holds a Ph.D in Sociology from t...

Studies and Sociologists to use for the Religion and Beliefs topic (STUDENT SPECIAL)

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the beliefs and religion topic covering issues such as Scientology, secula...

Interview with Dr Kate Herrity & Dr Jason Warr

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Kate Herrity from the University of Cambridge and Dr Jason Warr from De Montford University about their new book ...

Studies and Sociologists to use for the Crime & Deviance topic (STUDENT SPECIAL)

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Crime and Deviance topic on issues such as masculinity, green crime, e...

Interview with Dr Brian McDonough

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Brian McDonough who is course leader in the Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Sciences at Solent university in ...

Studies and Sociologists to use for the Education topic (STUDENT SPECIAL)

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the Education topic such as ethnicity, Social class, gender, the national ...

Interview with Professor Nicola Ingram

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Nicola Ingram. Nicola is Professor of Sociology and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her r...

Studies and Sociologists to use for the Families & Households topic (STUDENT SPECIAL)

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through some key studies that are useful for the families and household topic on issues such as childhood, family diver...

Interview with Dr. Bethany Robertson

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Bethany Robertson from The University of York about her research on gender identities of women in farming. Bethan...

The Sociology of Internet Memes with Idil Galip

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Idil Galip about Internet memes. Idil explains the etymology of the term, what constitutes a meme and how and why me...

Interview with Professor Angela McRobbie (Part 2)

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew conducts the second part of his interview with Professor Angela McRobbie, this time focusing on her work from the late 80s al...

Studying Sociology at University (STUDENT SPECIAL)

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Drew Dalton from the University of Sunderland about what you can expect from studying a Sociology degree. Drew expla...

Interview with Dr. Ali Meghji

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ali Meghji - A Lecturer in Social Inequalities at Magdelene College, University of Cambridge. In part 1 Ali talks...

Lockdown and online learning for Sociology

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to 4 Sociology students about their experiences of learning online for Sociology under the current lockdown restriction...

Interview with Dr Alex Blower

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Alex Blower about his research on widening access to higher education. Alex talks about his qualitative research ...

The Sociology of Veganism with Dr. Stewart & Dr. Cole

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Kate Stewart from Nottingham Trent university and Dr. Matthew Cole from the Open University about their research...

Interview with Dr. Letisha Brown

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Letisha Brown - an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Virginia Tech. She is an affiliate of the Africana Studie...

Key studies to use in relation to Qualitative methods (STUDENT SPECIAL)

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through four studies that use a qualitative method. One study uses content analysis and interviews, another relies on a...

Interview with Dr Claire Markham on rural pubs

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Claire Markham - a Lecturer in Sociology & Criminology. Claire talks about her work on rural pubs and rural c...

Key studies to use in relation to Quantitative methods (STUDENT SPECIAL)

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through four studies that use a quantitative method. One study uses a postal questionnaire, another relies on police st...

Interview with Dr. Laura Bentley

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Laura Bentley about her research on working class women in higher education. Laura is a Research Fellow in the De...

An introduction to Practical, ethical and theoretical factors (STUDENT SPECIAL)

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue understanding research methods and look at PETs - The practical, ethical and theoretical issues that sociologists must co...

Interview with Dr Julia Martinez-Arino

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julia Martinez-Arino all about religion. Julia discusses her work on the process of apostasy from the Catholic ch...

An introduction to Research Methods (STUDENT SPECIAL)

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Ben Hewitson from the allsociology:take 1 podcast about research methods. Ben explains the difference between primar...

Interview with Professor Sudhir Venkatesh

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Sociology and African-American studies at Columbia University - Sudhir Venkatesh. Sudhir explains his f...

International men's day special

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan about international men's day. Ashley talks about the purpose of the movement, the key issues behi...

Interview with Dr. Teresa Crew

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Teresa Crew about her book 'Higher Education and Working-Class Academics: Precarity and Diversity in Academia'. T...

An introduction to left and right wing ideologies (STUDENT SPECIAL)

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this student special, Matthew talks to Sociology and Politics teacher Emma Aston about the difference between left and right wing thinking. Emma ex...

Interview with Dr Sam Baars

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sam Baars who is Director of Research and Operations at The Centre for Education & Youth, he is also the creator...

What would YOU like to hear on the show?

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode, Matthew asks which guests you would like to hear from and also what else would you like covered in the student specials?

Interview with Dr. Nicola Harding

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Nicola Harding from Lancaster University. In part 1 Nicola discusses her long and winding route into the world o...

An introduction to Post-modernism (STUDENT SPECIAL)

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode. Matthew talks to Drew Dalton from The university of Sunderland all about Post-modernism. Drew explains the difference between moderni...

Interview with Caroline Bald

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Caroline Bald. Caroline is MA course lead for Social Work and Human Rights at University of Essex and a registered s...

An introduction to Symbolic Interactionism (STUDENT SPECIAL)

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Nathan Kerrigan all about symbolic interactionism. Nathan explains the ideas of Weber, Mead, Goffman, Simmel and...

Interview with Dr. Monique Charles

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to cultural sociologist, theorist and methodologist - Dr. Monique Charles. Monique talks about her research into the UK...

An introduction to Feminism (STUDENT SPECIAL)

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Claire Sedgwick all about Feminism. Claire discusses the different waves of Feminism, the branches of Feminism, ...

Interview with Dr Alicia Walker

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Alicia Walker on her research around intimate relationships and infidelity. In part one Alicia discusses her boo...

An introduction to Marxism (STUDENT SPECIAL)

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Nick Stevenson from the University of Nottingham all about Marxism. Nick explains about the communist manifesto,...

Interview with Professor Louise Owusu-Kwarteng

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Lousie Owusu-Kwarteng who is an associate professor of Sociology at the university of Greenwich. Louise talks about ...

An introduction to Functionalism (STUDENT SPECIAL)

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Laura Way about Functionalism- what it is, where it originated and who are the most important theorists within t...

Interview with Dr. Robin Hadley

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to the Social Gerontologist - Dr. Robin Hadley. Rob's research focuses on male childlessness and ageing and here he exp...

I need your questions! (STUDENT SPECIAL)

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode, I ask for your questions. You can ask anything about Sociology no matter how simple or complex you think the question is. Pleas...

Interview with Dr. Alison Lamont

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Alison Lamont from The University of Roehampton about her research on the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan, China. Ali...

Understanding Positivism and Interpretivism (STUDENT SPECIAL)

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold who is an A-level Sociology teacher and examiner for a major exam board about the topic of Positivism ...

Interview with Dr. Claire Sedgwick on Feminism and media

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Claire Sedgwick from the University of Nottingham about her book; Feminist Media: From the second wave to the di...

18 key terms you need to understand for Sociology (STUDENT SPECIAL)

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew defines 18 key terms that you need to know for studying Sociology from norms, values and roles to anticipatory socialisation,...

Interview with Dr. Aaron Winter on right wing extremism

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Aaron Winter who is a senior lecturer in criminology and criminal justice at The University of East London. Aaro...

15 influential and inspirational films for Sociology (STUDENT SPECIAL)

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks through 15 films influential and inspirational films for Sociology whether you are a student, teacher or just intrigued...

Interview with Dr. Laura Way

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Laura Way about her qualitative research into the lives of ageing punk women. Laura explains what the punk scene...

How to answer questions and write essays (STUDENT SPECIAL)

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you about to start answering exam style questions for Sociology? Do you have an essay to write and you're not sure how to start it, structure it a...

Interview with Dr. Lucy Neville

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Lucy Neville from the University of Leicester on her book "Girls who like boys who like boys'. Lucy explains her...

Studying Sociology for the first time (STUDENT SPECIAL)

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you studying Sociology for the first time? Do you want to know a little bit more about what Sociology is, what you will study and what you can do ...

Interview with Dr. Poonam Madar

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Poonam Madar about her research on the lived experiences of black British males particularly in the London area....

The Sociology show UPDATE episode

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode, Matthew provides an update on what is happening with the podcast and also explains the upcoming guests for the next few weeks.

Interview with Dr. Anna Tarrant

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Anna Tarrant from The University of Lincoln on her work around parenting and fatherhood. Anna explains in detail...

BONUS episode with Professor Steve Bruce

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this short bonus episode, Matthew talks to Professor Steve Bruce from the University of Aberdeen about secularisation. This interview was recorded ...

Interview with Dr. Ryan Scoats

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ryan Scoats from Coventry University about his research on threesomes. Ryan explains all about his methodology, ...

Interview with Professor Angela McRobbie (Part 1)

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Angela McRobbie from Goldsmiths University about her early research from the Mid 70s to the late 80s inclu...

Interview with Dr. Sheila Quaid

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sheila Quaid from The University of Sunderland about her research on the family and child free women. Sheila has...

Interview with Dr. Grace Robinson

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Grace Robinson from The university of Leeds and the Director of Black Box Research and Consultancy Ltd. Grace ta...

Interview with Professor Steven Roberts on youths and masculinity

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Steven Roberts from Monash University in Melbourne about youths and masculinity. Steven explains his interest in...

Interview with Dr. Mark Doidge

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew interviews Dr. Mark Doidge from The University of Brighton about football fans, fan culture and ultras. Mark discusses a rang...

BONUS episode - Sociology on the syllabus

18 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this BONUS episode, Matthew talks to Alex Buckley about the campaign to get Sociology on the syllabus at all schools. Alex explains how Sociology c...

Interview with Dr Aliya Hamid Rao on married couples and unemployment

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Aliya Hamid Rao who is an assistant Professor of Sociology at Singapore management university. Aliya talks about...

Interview with Dr. Ian Cushing

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ian Cushing from Brunel University about the issue of language. Ian is a lecturer in education and focuses on th...

Interview with Dr. Sian Lewis

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sian Lewis, an associate lecturer of Criminology and Sociology at The University of Roehampton. Sian explains ab...

Interview with Dr. Tess Bartlett

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Tess Bartlett from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Bartlett's work looks at a range of issues suc...

Interview with Professor Diane Reay

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Diane Reay from Cambridge University about her book 'Miseducation - Inequality, Education and the Working ...

Interview with Rosie Hodsdon

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Rosie Hodsdon from the University of Sunderland about her PHD work on pornography. Rosie's research interests includ...

Interview with Professor Tariq Modood (Part 2)

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew continues his discussion with Tariq Madood, this time about Tariq's own research into Multi-culturalism and secularism. Tariq...

Interview with Professor Tariq Modood (Part 1)

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Tariq Modood from the University of Bristol. In this first part, Tariq discusses his upbringing, moving to...

Interview with Drew Dalton

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Drew Dalton, a senior lecturer from the University of Sunderland about issues surrounding sexuality. Drew outlines t...

Interview with Professor Gary Younge

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor of Sociology at Manchester University, author and former Guardian columnist; Gary Younge. In part 1 Gary t...

Interview with Professor Fergus McNeill on pervasive punishment

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Fergus McNeil who is a Professor of Criminology and Social Work at the University of Glasgow. Fergus discusses many ...

Interview with Professor Les Back

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Les Back from Goldsmiths University. Les discusses his book 'The changing face of football - racism, identity and mu...

Interview with Dr. Jenny Thatcher

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew interviews Dr. Jenny Thatcher from The University of East London. In part one Jenny explains her dislike of school leading to...

Interview with Dr. Ashley Morgan

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Ashley Morgan from the Cardiff school of Art and Design about the Sociology of fashion, why men do not wear skir...

Interview with Dr. Mike Savage on The Great British class survey

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Mike Savage from LSE about his work in the field of social Class. Mike discusses the Great British class survey,...

Interview with Dr Finn Mackay on Radical Feminism

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Finn Mackay from UWE Bristol about her book entitled 'Radical Feminism: Feminist activism in movement'. Finn expl...

Interview with Dr. Li Xueshi

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew interviews Dr. Li Xueshi from the Chinese University of Hong Kong to discuss the Sociology of food. Dr. Li explains about cul...

Interview with Professor Alison Phipps on the trouble with mainstream feminism

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Alison Phipps from the University of Sussex about her new book 'Me not you: The trouble with mainstream Fe...

Interview with Dr. Sam Friedman

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr. Sam Friedman from LSE about his book 'The Class Ceiling: Why it pays to be privileged'. Sam explains his researc...

BONUS episode with Ben Hewitson (allsociology podcast)

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matthew talks to Ben Hewitson from the 'allsociology:take 1' podcast about his background in research, teaching and his take on the c...