Teaching Activity Blog Posts

  • 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 perceived and the impact of these perceptions on individuals. Erving Goffman’s work on stigma provides a foundational framework for understanding disability as a stigmatised identity. Goffman defines stigma as an…

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  • 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 politics. Contemporary British sociologists have studied this extensively, helping us understand how these identities develop and change over time. Historical Background Britain’s colonial past has had a major impact on…

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  • 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 feminist and critical perspective, focusing on how gender roles are socially constructed and linked to power. What is Hegemonic Masculinity? Why is it Important? Different Types of Masculinity (Connell’s Typology)…

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  • Year 13 – Week 2 Part 2

    I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I am a fan of staged repetition and spaced practice. For those of you who aren’t aware of these concepts, staged repletion is based upon the idea that it takes at least three attempts for information to sink in, whilst spaced practice suggests that continuous revision of material over…

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