The Sociology Show

Matthew Wilkin
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  • SOCIAL SCIENCES

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

  1. Interview with Prof Simon Winlow on Bouncers, Badasses and Violence

    JUN 5

    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
  2. Dr Catherine Hakim on 'Erotic Capital'

    MAY 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
  3. Crime and Deviance - Episode 2

    FEB 4

    Crime and Deviance - Episode 2

    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
  4. Crime and Deviance - Episode 1

    FEB 4

    Crime and Deviance - Episode 1

    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
  5. Chinese students and English names (student takeover)

    12/12/2024

    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
  6. Romanticisation - The effects of globalisation on Japan (Student takeover)

    11/17/2024

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

    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/sociologyshowtutoring

    23 min
  7. The impact of Globalisation (Student Takeover)

    10/18/2024

    The impact of Globalisation (Student Takeover)

    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

    11 min
  8. Interview with Professor Jack Katz on The Seductions of Crime

    10/14/2024

    Interview with Professor Jack Katz on The Seductions of Crime

    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/sociologyshowtutoring

    43 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    207
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Matthew Wilkin
  • Show Website
    The Sociology Show

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