Having children is a Western priority, Swansea uni study reveals
Swansea University have found that men and women living in Western countries, such as the UK are more likely to prioritise having children with a partner than people living in the East.
Extinction Rebellion Protests
Protests have been taking place around the world by people from different backgrounds in support of extinction rebellion.
Netflix Documentary Suggestions
Like many other streaming services, Netflix contains some useful documentaries that cover a variety of sociological themes.
A Surveillance Society
The following podcast from BBC Beyond Today explores the use of surveillance in society.
A-Level Sociology Results for 2019
Here are some data charts analysing key features of the 2019 A-Level Sociology results.
Attainment Gap Widens for Disadvantaged GCSE Pupils
A useful article here for Education which explores new data on on attainment by GCSE students.
Join a Sociology Teacher Virtual Staff Room!
Thinking ahead to the new academic year, a great way to build your teaching professional network is to be part of one or more of the tutor2u-supported Sociology Teacher Groups on Facebook.
It's been quite a school year for the AQA A-Level Sociology Teacher Group on Facebook - a virtual staff room where teachers provide each other with advice, guidance, resources and encouragement...
Sociology Teacher Survey 2019
Win £200 of tutor2u Sociology resources for your school or college by adding your opinions to the 2019 Sociology Teacher Survey.
Podcast Recommendation: The New York Times - The Daily
Another podcast recommendation that could be provided to students to help them understand more about global issues (with many links to sociology) is The Daily from The New York Times.
The 'Like' Button
Here is an interesting article from BBC News about the use of 'like' buttons on social media platforms such as Facebook.
This podcast from BBC Radio Four Beyond Today focuses on gangs in Merseyside.
Child Labour
A number of countries have been accused of making little progress in tackling the use of children in the procurement of materials and manufacture of goods.
Podcast Recommendation: The Real Gender Pay Gap
The following podcast from BBC Radio Four Analysis focuses on the gender pay gap.
Drought in India
The following article could be used in the Global Development unit as it explores the impact of drought on some areas in India.
London Bus Attack
A group of teenagers have been arrested over a homophobic attack on a female couple in London.
CEO Secrets
This video from BBC News is a brief interview with Amy Golding, who is CEO of an international recruitment company.
Consumer Feminism
Here is an interesting article from The Guardian about the HBO show Big Little Lies.
'Workism'
The Ezra Klein Show is a podcast from Vox that covers a wide range of issues that could be used in sociology.
Repurposing Drugs
Here is an interesting short video from The Economist that could be used for the Health unit.