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…
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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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What are social institutions?
In sociology, social institutions are the organised and established systems within society that shape our behaviour, values, and everyday lives. They provide stability, order, and…
Skills in Sociology – Knowledge and Understanding
A few years ago I wrote quite an extensive list of different tasks that could be used for displaying the different skills for an ECT…
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Harnessing the Power of Feedback
In my early years as a Sociology teacher, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet Professor Frank Coffield (Honorary Professor Emeritus Of…
#2024 Challenge
So, it's been a long time since I posted to this website - for many reasons, but one of which is that I have been…
#2022Challenge Days 17-20
So... still playing catch up this week, which demonstrates the importance of having a) a clear schedule to revise and b) rest days planned to…
#2022Challenge Day 16 Families and Households
Still playing catch-up somewhat, but onto the right day at least. Today's #2022Challenge looked at changes to the family structure and how they influence children's…
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