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In episode 9 - 

1.What is the Right realist view of crime
2. How can retributive justice and harsh punishments reduce crime
3. What are the right realist solutions to crime

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In episode 8 

1.What is the left realist view of crime
2. How can marginalisation and relative deprivation cause crime
3. What are the left realist solutions to crime

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In Episode 7 -

1.What is the New right view of crime and devIance
2.How can socialisation impact criminality
3.Who are the underclass 

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In Episode 6 -

1.What is the Subcultural view of crime and devIance
2.How can subcultural crime be functional
3.How can subcultural crime be a reaction to capitalism and patriarchy

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In Episode 5 - 

1.What is the Interactionist view of crime and devIance
2. What is the labelling theory 
3. What role does the media play in labelling 

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In Episode 4 - 

1.What is the marxist view of crime and devIance
2. How does the law benefit the ruling class
3. What is meant by the idea that capitalism is criminogenic

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In episode 3 - 

1.What is the Functionalist view of crime and devIance
2. How can crime be positive for society
3. How can individuals use crime to benefit themselves

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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 as some of his incredible findings and amazing events that took place along the way.

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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 Hakim explains why our erotic capital is so important in terms of how we are viewed by others and how succesful we are in life. 

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In episode 2 - 

1. How is crime measured - Official crime statistics
2. Victimisation surveys - strengths and weaknesses
3. Self report studies - strengths and weaknesses

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In episode 1 -

1. What is the difference between crime and deviance
2. How is crime relative and socially constructed
3. Who are the victims of crime

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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.

Cecilia says 'Together with my classmates, we’ve been reflecting on why many of us choose to adopt English names, how this influences our sense of identity, and whether it affects our connection to Chinese culture. In our conversation, we explore questions like:

• Why do we use English names in the first place?
• How do we feel about these names compared to our Chinese ones?
• Does this practice influence our cultural identity or sense of belonging?
• What sociological theories can help explain this phenomenon?

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In this student takeover episode, Olive Smith from Westcliff High School for girls in Essex discusses the impacts of globalisation on Japan. 

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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. 

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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 important role in the commission of crime. It is not a complete theoretical construct, but rather the sensual experiences and emotional states of the perpetrator that are brought to bear in various forms of crime – from occasional shoplifting to cold-blooded robbery.

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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, including Howard Marks’s outlandish autobiography Mr Nice, Shamima Begum’s controversial Times interview, Prince Andrew’s disastrous Newsnight appearance and Myra Hindley’s unpublished prison letters.

Jennifer explores the multitude of factors (such as gender, class, race) that shape how stories are told and heard and expplains how difficult it can be for the 'truth' to come out as she invites us to think differently about the abundance of personal stories about crime that circulate in public life.

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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 carefully consider the question of secularisation, how religions can gain power in both positive and negative ways and how the story of one young girls tells us a lot about the impact religion can have on an individual.

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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 the disciplines of Sociology and Criminology. His specific research areas of focus are homelessness and exaggerated 'hyper' forms of masculinity.

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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 to improving the prospects of disadvantaged young people.

Lee discusses his book Equity in education: Levelling the playing field of learning as well as outlining other famous sociological studies and how they relate to his findings.

You can view Lee's TED talk here - • How can we level the playing field of...

Contact details - https://education.exeter.ac.uk/staff/...

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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, subcultures and moral panics are all discussed. Is the problem really as bad as the media make out it is?

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In this episode, three students takeover the pod to discuss the issue of sexism and misogyny in the gaming world. Harper Winslet, Jessica Thornton and Leila Miller-Jones from BHASVIC college in Brighton and Hove were inspired by the research of Anita Sarkeesian and wanted to see if their own primary research gained similar results. The research considers early games when objectification was first noticable up to more comptemporary issues such as whether the rise of Andrew Tate has had a signigicant impact on the gaming world.

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Tom Shakespeare. Tom is is an English sociologist and bioethicist, he has achondroplasia and uses a wheelchair, his work focuses on all aspects of diability. In discussion, Tom defines what a disability is, how it impacts identity and changing attitudes. Tom also discusses media representation of disabilities and whether they have improved over the last twenty or so years.

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and check out his website - https://farmerofthoughts.co.uk/

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 3 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is a lead examiner for Paper 3, here she explains some top tips in terms of what the examiners are looking for and how to structure questions. Circe also explains how to work towards the A* grade.

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Frank Furedi. Frank is a Hungarian-Canadian academic and professor of sociology at the University of Kent and here he talks about his ideas on parents, childhood and fear. Frank discusses ideas from his book 'Paranoid parenting' about how childhood have become over protected from the late 70s onwards. The discussion also considers how children are being impacted by over catiousness and how parenting has continued to be impacted by fear. Frank also explain his ideas on the adultification of children and the infantilisation of adults.

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Kate Flatley about Paper 2 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Kate is a lead/senior examiner and here she explains some top tips in terms of what the examiners are looking for and how to structure questions.

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Circe Newbold about Paper 1 for the AQA A-level Sociology exam. Circe Newbold is a lead examiner for Paper 1, here she explains some top tips in terms of what the examiners are looking for and how to structure questions.

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In this episode, Matthew talks to writer and Darwinian scholar, Paula Wright. Through her MSc in Psychology, Culture and Evolution (Evolutionary Psychology) at Brunel London, Paula has questioned Feminism for ignoring biology and that some forms of Feminism actually restrict female choice. The discussion considers whether Sociology as a discipline is too quick to make the assumption that all behaviour is socially constructed by ignoring biological differences. As Paula notes on her website - 'History has demonstrated many times, that whenever our species attempts to take control of biology and bend it out of shape to ideological goals, human tragedy always follows'.

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In this student takeover episode, Aimee Elsworth from Blackfen 6th form discusses the issue of Anti-semitism in education. Aimee quite rightly highlights that this is an issue very much under represented and discussed in the topic of education. If you would like to do a student takeover episode then simply send an MP3 file to thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Sociology teacher and examiner Katie Tyler about how to approach questions on Social class and education. Katie explains some classic sociologists, contemporary studies and synoptic studies that can be applied. The discussion also considers some of the dos and don'ts of tackling such a question.

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Catherine Lee MBE about section 28 which was in place in the UK between 1988 and 2003. Catherine discusses her book - Pretended: Schools and Section 28: Historical, Cultural and Personal Perspectives as well as her involvement in the recent film, Blue Jean (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8649344/)

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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 thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com

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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.

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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 Chris.Waugh-2@manchester.ac.uk

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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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In this episode, Matthew talks through a basic introduction to what Sociological theory is, what is meant by structuralism vs Social action theory and what is meant by consensus vs conflict theory. Tu understand each of the major theories in more detail you should listen to the following -

Functionalism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/thesociologyshow/introtofunctionalism

Marxism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/thesociologyshow/introtomarxism

Feminism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/thesociologyshow/introtofem

Interactionism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/thesociologyshow/introtointerac

Post-modernism - https://www.spreaker.com/user/12291241/introtopostmod1

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In this episode, Kate Flatley gives her top 5 tips (plus a bonus) of how to be successful in the second year of a Sociology course. It is important to keep reviewing your work from year 1 and hit the ground running, Kate even suggests listening to The Sociology show podcast!

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Manuela Mendoza who conducted her PhD in Education at UCL-Institute of Education, supervised by Prof Carol Vincent. Along with three colleagues, Manuela is guest editor of a special edition on Sociology of Education for the Journal of Sociology with the title “Education and the Production of Inequalities: Dialogues from the Global South and North”.

Outline: The aim of the special issue was to bring together current scholarly research on the sociology of education to critically explore the question: what is the role of education in (re)producing social inequalities and what potential does it have to challenge them? We invited authors to reflect on their research and to identify points of encounter, in different contexts, based on a diversity of sociological theories and methodologies.

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In this episode, Matthew will guide you through all the information you need to start a new Sociology course. In part 1 there is an introduction as to what Sociology means and who defined the term. In part 2 is an introduction to 18 key terms that you will hear in Sociology all the time and in the final part is a an outline of socialisation and the nature vs nurture debate.

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Michael G Flaherty. Michael is Professor of Sociology at Eckerd College and the University of South Florida, his areas of focus is time and how individuals experience time. He is a co-author (with K. C. Carceral) of The Cage of Days: Time and Temporal Experience in Prison, which is available from Columbia University Press:

https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-cage-of-days/9780231555050

His email address is flahermg@eckerd.edu

His webpage can be found at https://www.eckerd.edu/sociology/faculty/flaherty/

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Iain Borden from The Bartlett school of architecture at UCL about the youth subculture of skateboarding. Iain discusses how skateboarding has come in and out of fashion since the mid 60s and how it has changed in each peek of popularity. Iain has written two books about the subject -

Skateboarding, space and the city - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skateboarding-Space-City-Architecture-Body/dp/1859734936

Skateboarding and the city - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skateboarding-City-Iain-Borden/dp/1472583450/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/257-6917776-0908967?pd_rd_w=k6U7a&content-id=amzn1.sym.79b812bf-5c8b-4c0c-851c-784423adaff5&pf_rd_p=79b812bf-5c8b-4c0c-851c-784423adaff5&pf_rd_r=8XKDWRM9FXV1RP6N0PH3&pd_rd_wg=z7FYc&pd_rd_r=4d4ab13a-ad39-422b-a4ea-5cf35680f41f&pd_rd_i=1472583450&psc=1

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Lexi Stadlen. Lexi is a writer, anthropologist and ethnographer. With a PhD in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics, Lexi spent two and a half years living in India, conducting research on the intimate lives of women. In 2019 she won the Bayly prize, awarded by the Royal Asiatic Society for an outstanding thesis on an Asian topic completed at a British university in the preceding year.
In this interview, Lexi talks about her book 'Nine Paths' -a narrative nonfiction account of the stories of nine women in an Indian village.

You can listen to Lexi talk in more detail at on online event on Monday 06 June 2022 1:00pm to 2:30pm by registering on the link below -

https://www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2022/06/202206061300/majoritarian

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Lauren Doyle - an Academic Tutor and a PhD Research Student at the University of Sunderland. Lauren teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate Criminology and Sociology programmes, while dabbling in undergraduate Health and Social Care. Lauren's ongoing research and further research interests involve looking at the impact of social media on a person’s relationship with their body, nutrition and online diet culture. This incorporates elements of the rising so-called ‘influencer culture’ in the online space and the social harms that may be associated with this.

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Shantey Francis. Shantey is a criminologist and senior lecturer on the Youth Justice course at Nottingham Trent University. Her research focuses on young people, crime and violence with a focus on enhancing youth voice. You can follow her on twitter @SShanteyy or on TikTok - @drcrimyouth

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In this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Julie Parsons and James. Julie is an Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Plymouth. Since completing her PhD on the sociology of food in 2014, she has conducted a series of externally funded research projects with LandWorks* (https://landworks.org.uk), a resettlement and rehabilitation scheme that works with people in prison and those at risk of going to prison. This includes an Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) funded project that documents the desistance journeys of people on placement at LandWorks through a series of interviews and co-created blog posts https://penprojectlandworks.org. James is currently on placement at LandWorks and in this interview he talks candidly about his route into the criminal justice system, as well as how he is progressing at LandWorks. Students studying the BSc (Hons) Sociology programme at the University of Plymouth have the opportunity to volunteer at LandWorks, which is highlighted at the end of this documentary film: ‘Finishing time and moving on, life after punishment’ https://youtu.be/ALEj2qlYaxo.

To read more about Julie’s work https://plymouth.ac.uk/staff/julie-parsons

*LandWorks is the winner of the Criminal Justice Alliance Award (2021) for the ‘Outstanding Local or regional Organisation’ https://criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-awards/

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