The Housing Ladder in the UK
This article examines the lengths that some UK would-be home owners go to to save money for a deposit on their first home.
Pollution in Asia
In recent weeks, a toxic combination of weather patterns and industrial air pollution (from farming practices to factories) has resulted in some of the worst air pollution on record in parts of...
Being 'Self-Partnered'
Emma Watson recently described herself as 'self-partnered', to describe her relationship status (if there is a need to do just that). She explained that as she approaches her 30s, she found herself...
A female designed city: Barcelona
Every large city in the world has been designed by men, but, as this video explores from BBC News - what would happen if women were the ones in control?
London Knife Crime
This BBC News documentary covers some of the causes and consequences of knife crime in London.
The problem with millenials
This video from The Atlantic looks at some of the generational differences between millennials (those born roughly 1981-1996) and other generations.
British government take lead on violence against women and girls
This article explores how the UK government has become one of the biggest funders of programmes to help prevent violence against women and girls.
Facebook Dating
Facebook announced earlier this year that it was making a move into the dating market.
India's Election
Another election related article from Vox media about the world's largest democracy: India.
Election Fever
It was announced last week that there would be a General Election in the UK on 12th December.
Poverty Maps
Another article from The Guardian looking at a Victorian example of a 'poverty map'.
Troll Factory
Facebook recently announced that they had removed a number of accounts in Africa linked to a Russian troll factory.
Badass Cross Stitch
I came across this website on social media where the 'Badass Cross Stitcher', Shannon uses craftivism to help promote activism, with discussions for instance about democracy, feminism and community.
BBC Analysis Podcast: The Problem with Boys
Another podcast episode recommendation from BBC Analysis. This episode focuses on the academic gender gap between boys and girls with a focus on education.
David Attenborough
The Guardian recently published a long read article about David Attenborough. The article focuses on Attenborough's lifelong work into sustainability and environmentalism. There is a history of...
Knife Crime in the UK
Could better support for students at risk of exclusion in schools reduce knife crime?
Gender Differences in Toys
I believe that this video may have been shared on the AQA A Level Sociology teachers page at some point by someone else but Russell Howard offers a refreshing perspective on gender differences in...
Church Connection
Another article that could be used for the Beliefs in Society unit exploring how technology, such as social media could increase the number of people attending church.
How the internet changed cooking
Here is an article that could be used for the Media unit or even within Health examining the use of the internet to promote cooking and food.
Living in a Cult
For those teachers delivering the Beliefs in Society unit at A2 Sociology, a short documentary may be useful to help students understand more about why people join cults.
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