Tipping in the USA
The following video highlights tipping within the food service industry in the USA.
Working Dads
Since 2015, parents in the UK have been allowed to share parental leave.
Rise of a Non-Christian Europe
The following article provides some fascinating insights into religious identification in Europe that was originally produced by the European social survey (2014-16).
The Best Teacher in the World
The annual Global Teacher prize was recently won by Andria Zafriakou, a teacher working in London. The following article is an interview with Zafirakou and why her methods of teaching might not fit...
200 years of Marx
The town of Trier in Germany is preparing to honour Karl Marx’s birthday (5th May 1818) with traffic lights!
Crash Course: Gender Stratification
Another excellent video from Crash Course that explores the topic of gender stratification.
The Atlantic: Family
The US publication ‘The Atlantic’ has recently launched a new section dedicated to the ‘family’.
The Joy of Podcasts: Education - Grammar Schools
I am a big fan of podcasts and I am happy to ‘promote’ those which help provide some additional context to key sociological topics.
The Cambridge Analytica Files
The Guardian and Observer have recently uncovered some disturbing and potentially incriminating findings into an undercover investigation into the British consultancy company: Cambridge Analytica.
Female Suicide Rates
The following article explores the issue of suicide rates amongst women in Guyana, a country in northern mainland of South America.
Rio's Favelas
In 2016, Rio de Janeiro hosted the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In a recent article I posted on the Sociology Blog, I wrote about the issue of gun violence in America following the shooting at a high school in Florida.
Phone Addiction
It has been argued that technology, and particularly mobile phone technology is meant to be addictive.
Wealth Visualised
When the topic of wealth is discussed in the media or in Sociology, statistics are usually provided in the form of quantitative data that helps us to easily compare different countries with one...
Espionage in the UK
Last week a story broke about a former Russian spy having been taken to hospital following an attempted murder.
BMI Index
Medical professionals often use the benchmark of the BMI (Body Mass Index) to determine how healthy a person is.
Leaving School with no Qualifications
The following article explores the problems faced by individuals who leave education without qualifications.
Boomerang Kids
The following article explores the issue of ‘boomerang kids’.
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day took place last Thursday and around the world protests as well as celebrations were held to mark the day.
Married Names
The following article explores some case studies from men who have taken their wife’s name when they marry.