The Sociology Show

Matthew Wilkin
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The Sociology show hosted by Matthew Wilkin conducts interviews with a range of different people within the world of Sociology.

  1. Crime and Deviance Episode 5 (Interactionism)

    FEB 12

    Crime and Deviance Episode 5 (Interactionism)

    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  You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring

    11 min
  2. Crime and Deviance - Episode 4 (Marxism)

    FEB 3

    Crime and Deviance - Episode 4 (Marxism)

    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 You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring

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

    JAN 30

    Crime and Deviance - Episode 3 (Functionalism)

    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 You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring

    13 min
  4. Interview with Prof Simon Winlow on Bouncers, Badasses and Violence

    2025-06-05

    Interview with Prof Simon Winlow on Bouncers, Badasses and Violence

    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 -

    38 min
  5. Dr Catherine Hakim on 'Erotic Capital'

    2025-05-21

    Dr Catherine Hakim on 'Erotic Capital'

    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/sociologyshowtutoring

    9 min
  6. Crime and Deviance - Episode 2 (Measuring Crime)

    2025-02-04

    Crime and Deviance - Episode 2 (Measuring Crime)

    In episode 2 -  1. How is crime measured - Official crime statistics 2. Victimisation surveys - strengths and weaknesses 3. Self report studies - strengths and weaknesses You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring

    26 min
  7. Crime and Deviance - Episode 1 (Crime, Deviance and Victims)

    2025-02-04

    Crime and Deviance - Episode 1 (Crime, Deviance and Victims)

    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 You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring

    14 min
  8. Chinese students and English names (student takeover)

    2024-12-12

    Chinese students and English names (student takeover)

    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.com You can book onlne tutoring here -https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring

    29 min
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The Sociology show hosted by Matthew Wilkin conducts interviews with a range of different people within the world of Sociology.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Wilkin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Matthew Wilkin
  • Show Website
    The Sociology Show

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