The benefits of silents debates
We've all been there. As sociology teacher, we spend a lot of time dealing with sensitive issues, often walking on eggshells in class so as…
Teaching Activity – Gender Representations in the Media
A creative way to get students to summarise the key sociological theories is to create magazine covers of the sociological theories. This involves getting pictures…
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How does culture change from one society to next?
In this classic series of HSBC ads, the differences between cultural norms across the globe are highlighted. Whilst this is played off as humorous in…
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Media representations of different groups – student task
A good way for students to examine how different groups are represented in the media is through conducting a content analysis. This requires students to…
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Why is disability a stigmatised identity?
Disability is often treated as a stigmatised identity in society. Sociologists like Erving Goffman, Colin Barnes, and Tom Shakespeare have extensively researched how disability is…
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What are social class subcultures?
Social class subcultures refer to distinctive lifestyles, values, behaviours, and cultural practices associated with particular social class positions. UK sociologists have explored these differences in…
How do ethnic identities form?
Understanding the Formation of Ethnic Minority Identities in Britain The formation of ethnic minority identities in Britain is complex and influenced by history, society, and…
Modood et al (1994) Changing Ethnic Identities
In the early 1990s, Modood and colleagues carried out an important study exploring the ways people from ethnic minority backgrounds in Britain understood their identity…
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How does age impact on our identity?
In sociology, age is more than just a biological stage of life – it is also a social category that influences our identity. Different stages…
Connell’s Concept of Hegemonic Masculinity Explained
Raewyn Connell (1995) developed the concept of hegemonic masculinity to explain how certain forms of masculinity become dominant in society. The idea comes from a…
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