The Sociology Show

Crime and Deviance Episode 7 - (New Right Views) 06.05.2026 6min

In Episode 7 -1.What is the New right view of crime and devIance2.How can socialisation impact criminality3.Who are the underclass You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Crime and Deviance Episode 6 (Subcultural theory) 25.03.2026 13min

In Episode 6 -1.What is the Subcultural view of crime and devIance2.How can subcultural crime be functional3.How can subcultural crime be a reaction to capitalism and patriarchyYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Crime and Deviance Episode 5 (Interactionism) 12.02.2026 10min

In Episode 5 - 1.What is the Interactionist view of crime and devIance2. What is the labelling theory 3. What role does the media play in labelling You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Crime and Deviance - Episode 4 (Marxism) 03.02.2026 11min

In Episode 4 - 1.What is the marxist view of crime and devIance2. How does the law benefit the ruling class3. What is meant by the idea that capitalism is criminogenicYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Crime and Deviance - Episode 3 (Functionalism) 30.01.2026 12min

In episode 3 - 1.What is the Functionalist view of crime and devIance2. How can crime be positive for society3. How can individuals use crime to benefit themselvesYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Interview with Prof Simon Winlow on Bouncers, Badasses and Violence 05.06.2025 38min

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.You can book online tutoring with the Sociology Show here - https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtut...You can help finance the show here - Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Dr Catherine Hakim on 'Erotic Capital' 21.05.2025 8min

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. You can now book online tutoring for Sociology here -https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Crime and Deviance - Episode 2 (Measuring Crime) 04.02.2025 25min

In episode 2 - 1. How is crime measured - Official crime statistics2. Victimisation surveys - strengths and weaknesses3. Self report studies - strengths and weaknessesYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Crime and Deviance - Episode 1 (Crime, Deviance and Victims) 04.02.2025 14min

In episode 1 -1. What is the difference between crime and deviance2. How is crime relative and socially constructed3. Who are the victims of crimeYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Chinese students and English names (student takeover) 12.12.2024 29min

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?If you would like to record an episode then please send an MP3 file to thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.comYou can book onlne tutoring here -https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Romanticisation - The effects of globalisation on Japan (Student takeover) 17.11.2024 23min

In this student takeover episode, Olive Smith from Westcliff High School for girls in Essex discusses the impacts of globalisation on Japan. If you would like to submit a student takeover episode then send an MP3 to - thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com You can also book online tutoring here -https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

The impact of Globalisation (Student Takeover) 18.10.2024 10min

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. If you would like to submit a podcast then simply record an MP3 and sent it to - thesociologyshowpodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Interview with Professor Jack Katz on The Seductions of Crime 14.10.2024 43min

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.You can book online Sociology lessons here -https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Interview with Dr Jennifer Fleetwood on 'What we talk about when we talk about crime' 09.10.2024 35min

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.You can purchase the book at Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-crime/jennifer-fleetwood/9781912559534Or, if you join the publisher's mailing list you can get 20% off here: https://www.nottinghilleditions.com/product/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-crime/You can book online Sociology tuition here here -https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Interview with Professor Paul Seabright on religion and the divine economy 26.07.2024 42min

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.You can watch the video version here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfvKRkCZoe0&t=134sYou can book online lessons here - https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Interview with Anton Roberts on homelessness and masculinity 05.06.2024 41min

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.You can lcontact Anton on email - A.Roberts@mmu.ac.ukYou can now book online one to one tutoring with Matthew from the Sociology show here -https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Interview with Professor Lee Elliot Major on social class and education 18.11.2023 45min

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/...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Why is football hooliganism back on the rise? (Prof Les back and Dr Isaac Hoff) 28.08.2023 48min

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?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Misogyny and video games (STUDENT TAKEOVER) 24.07.2023 48min

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.

Interview with Professor Tom Shakespeare on disability 05.07.2023 33min

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. You can follow Tom on Twitter @TommyShakesand check out his website - https://farmerofthoughts.co.uk/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.