Sociology Podcast

This episode offers a comprehensive overview of changing family and household patterns in the UK since the mid-20th century, examining the reasons behind these shifts and their sociological interpreta...

23 Jul 202520min

This episode offers a comprehensive overview of new media and its impact on society. They explore how digitalisation and technological convergence have transformed media consumption and production, le...

23 Jul 202513min

This episode explores the media's portrayal of femininity, masculinity, sexuality, and disability. They discuss how women are often reduced to their physical appearance and presented as sexual objects...

23 Jul 202512min

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of media representations concerning ethnicity, social class, and age. It begins by introducing the academic debate on how these groups are portrayed, not...

23 Jul 202510min

This episode explores the intricate relationship between media, its content, presentation, and audience reception, particularly focusing on the effects of media on behaviour and attitudes. It introduc...

23 Jul 202511min

Designed as an audio overview for A-Level Sociology students, this episode explores the selection and presentation of news. It contrasts the journalistic view of news as objective with the critical pe...

23 Jul 202528min

The provided text explores the multifaceted impact of globalisation on popular culture and the pivotal role of media in this transformation. It examines how increased global interconnectedness, driven...

22 Jul 202519min

These academic overviews examine the sociological perspectives on media. The first source focuses on media ownership and control, contrasting pluralist views (diverse media, consumer-driven) with Marx...

19 Jul 202517min