allsociology: take 1: Recent Episodes
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30 min (ish) podcasts covering key topics from across Sociology.
All done on the first and only take. Hosted by Ben from allsociology.
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Episode #19 sees Ben joined by two of his ex-students, Dan and Jess, who are both first year Sociology students at Lancaster University.
Throughout the episode, Ben talks with Dan and Jess about their experiences of university so far, why they chose to study Sociology, how it differs from A-Level Sociology and what advice they would give to anyone thinking of taking the subject at uni.
This episode is perfect for anyone thinking of taking the next step with Sociology, or indeed for anyone wanting an insight into university life in 2021.
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It's the end of 2020, it's been a mad year and we can't go to the pub, so I'm having a couple of beers and recounting what's been going on in the world of allsociology over the last 12 months. So grab yourself a tasty drink and listen along as I tell you what you may have missed, as well as giving a sneak preview of what's happening in 2021. . Links to stuff mentioned in this episode Onboards: onboards.co | @onboards.co Applied Worldwide: appliedworldwide.com | @applied_worldwide | @applysociology The Sociology Show: spreaker.com/thesociologyshow | @sociologythe TheTeacherSociology: youtube.com/theteachersociology | @theteachersociology . @allsociology | @allsociology | youtube.com/allsociology
Episode 17 sees Ben joined by Leanne to explain a whole bunch of key terms you'll come across when studying the sociology of crime & deviance. Amongst many other concepts, they look at: Situational crime, the social construction of crime, the criminal justice system, white collar crime, corporate crime, state crime and green crime.
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Each term is explained using simple language, easy to understand examples and a few recommendations of things to watch on Netflix alongside. They also talk a lot about sex, drugs and booze; why it's rude to eat all your dinner in China; and Ben reveals he knows a little too much about getting arrested (and not enough about how electricity works).
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Leanne is a Head of Sociology at a school in the East of England. She has 13 years experience in teaching sociology and is an infinitely better teacher than Ben. She also likes biscuits. Go follow her on twitter @coplestonsoc.
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Episode 16 of the take1 podcast breaks with tradition slightly, in that I don't really talk about sociology. Instead, I answer a bunch of questions that you may have if you're going away to university later this year. The questions were submitted by a former student of mine (@SocStudent2020), who himself is off to uni in September.
The questions I answer are:
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What's the difference between sixth form/college and uni?
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What's the difference between a lecture and a seminar?
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Should I be doing any course prep over the summer?
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What's it like having fewer contact hours, and how do I spend this time?
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How do i maintain a balance between social and academic life?
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How are uni exams different to GCSEs and A-Levels?
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Any advice on essay writing (especially referencing)?
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What advice do you have about researching essays?
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Making notes in lectures - how much should you write?
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What about revision? How's this different to sixth form?
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Budgeting... Help!
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Should I get a part-time job?
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Should I be starting to look at careers in 2nd / 3rd Year?
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What should I take / not take to uni accommodation?
This podcast was also simultaneously broadcast on twitch, which I've been experimenting with over the last few days. The audio quality is a bit offensive, but I'm working on ironing it out. Go follow me: twitch.tv/allsociology
Episode 15 takes an in-depth look at rave culture in Britain and its relevance to sociology. Ben from allsociology examines what 'rave' really means, charts how the culture developed (and explains why it's more than a youth subculture) and analyses how an act of law from 1994 changed everything. . In studying rave from a sociological angle, Ben draws links between the movement and Durkheim's study on Totemism; postmodern ideas about globalisation and the networked society; and attempts to explain the more recent resurgence of rave in 'lockdown Britain' by adopting and adapting Merton's Strain Theory. . After the podcast introduction the podcast is split into 5 main chapters: 1. Definitions of rave (06:30 - 15:00) 2. The history and development of rave culture (15:01 - 20:00) 3. Raves, the law and the Public Order and Criminal Justice Act (20:01 - 36:50) 4. A rave resurgence? (36:51 - 45:21) 5. Applying Strain Theory to raving in lockdown Britain (45:50 - 51:14) . You can listen to the soundtrack to accompany this episode by going to bit.ly/allsociologygoesraving or by searching 'allsociology' on spotify. . Edits and corrections: V1: I know I referred to the Rowland synthesiser as coming out in 1992. I meant to say 1982. . www.instagram.com/allsociology | www.twitter.com/allsociology | www.facebook.com/allsociology
Episode 14 of the podcast looks at the tragic murder of George Floyd. It considers why America is in the situation it is by way of discussing institutional racism, civil rights and the social history of race relations. As usual, this podcast is hosted by Ben from allsociology and is all done in one take. The podcast is split into 5 main themes (with timecodes):
Intro (00:00 - 05:26) . Floyd's murder: the background and the fallout (05:27 - 11:32) . A brief history of racial inequality and civil rights in the USA (11:40 - 20:28) . Police brutality and institutional racism in the post-civil rights era (20:49 - 31:03) . Comparisons with the UK (31:04 - 37:00) . How can we tackle the issue? (37:14 - 41:43) . Outro (41:45 - 43:40) .
Some of the topics touched on during this podcast include: racism, race, ethnicity, ethnic minorities, discrimination, prejudice, institutional racism, police brutality, globalisation, USA, UK, George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Stephen Lawrence, Mark Duggan, Rodney King, Minneapolis, New York, LA, London, sociology, culture, history, civil rights, media, mass media, social media, AQA A-Level Sociology, crime, education, power, social control, police, CPS, CJS, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, protest, segregation, movies, Ava DuVernay, Spike Lee, LA92, Selma, MalcolmX, qualified immunity, Macpherson Report, social reform, community relations, London 2011 riots, solidarity, collective sentiments, Emile Durkheim, Black Lives Matter, BLM. instagram.com/allsociology | facebook.com/allsociology | twitter.com/allsociology
Episode 13 of the podcast answers a host of questions sent in from followers of @allsociology on instagram. As usual, this podcast is hosted by Ben and is all done in one take! There are 4 main groups of questions covered, focusing on issues such as the benefits of Sociology as a subject, ways of studying Sociology, Ben's personal views on Sociology, and questions about the nature of sociology and inequality. Below are each of the questions and their respective timecodes:
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Is it worth taking Sociology at college? (03:38 - 05:12) . What careers can Sociology lead to? (05:13 - 08:33) . What are the best ways to revise Sociology? (08:47 - 14:14) . How can I best manage my time in exams? (14:15 - 17:04) . What was your favourite part of your degree? (17:25 - 23:14) . Can you recommend me a sociological book? (23:18 - 25:15) . What is the aim of Sociology? (25:53 - 28:02) . How can Sociology be used to tackle inequalities? (28:03 - 30:31) . If we know there is inequality in education, why don't we stop it? (30:38 - 32:45)
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The take1 podcast has been going for almost half a year now and it's picked up a few listeners along the way (hello to everyone btw!), so it's probably about time it had a re-introduction. In 2 mins Ben briefly covers what the podcast is, what you can expect from it, and briefly recaps what's been covered in some of the first 12 episodes. . Subscribe to take1 using your preferred podcast app, Spotify or YouTube. Just search 'allsociology'. . instagram.com/allsociology
Episode 12 of take 1 (that's confusing, isn't it!?) focuses on theories of Crime & Deviance. The podcast gives listeners an introduction to the key points made by functionalists, feminists, Marxists, the New Right, Interactionists and Subcultural Theories in their explanations of crime and deviance in society. . Additionally, if you took part in either of the 'world-class wednesday' quizzes on instagram recently, and you think you answered the questions correctly - give this episode a listen as you've got a shout out! . Timecodes: Intro: 00:00 - 10:26 | Functionalism: 10:28 - 20:25 | Feminism: 20:26 - 26:42 | Marxism: 26:48 - 31:15 | New Right / Right Realism: 31:16 - 34:50 | Interactionism: 34:59 - 38:40 | Subcultural Theory - 38:42 - 43:15 | Outro - 43:16 - 51:35 . instagram.com/allsociology
Episode 11 of the Take1 podcast looks at the application of sociological concepts to the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, Ben covers whether the coronavirus can be considered a moral panic, and if so, who is the folk devil? The role media plays in the pandemic, covering issues of representation, the media as an agent of socialisation and how Baudrillard's ideas about hyper-reality and simulacra can help us understand the role of the media. . He also looks at how the coronavirus has led to new social constructions of deviance and relativisation of deviance, by using an anecote about a pub toilet. The episode finishes by discussing new forms of formal and informal social control that have emerged since the outbreak of the virus, and considers the the usefulness of Foucault's ideas about surveillance. . Shout outs to winners of the @allsociology 'World-class Wednesday' quiz question from 12/03/20 and 19/03/20 are also given at the start and end of the episode. This is genuinely a podcast for anyone with an interest in the application of sociology to a contemporary issue - irrespective of whatever level (if any!) you're studying at! . Timecodes: Intro: 00:00 - 09:45 | Moral Panics and Folk Devils: 09:46 - 20:22 | The Role of the Media: 20:23 - 28:39 | Social Construction of Deviance: 28:49 - 37:02 | Social Control: 37:03 - 46:35 | Outro: 46:36 - 55:40 instagram.com/allsociology
Episode 10 sees Ben once again joined by his good pal, and fellow Sociology teacher - Leanne. This time around they take a whistle-stop tour of what students need to know in the Crime & Deviance topic at AQA A-Level Sociology. Amongst other things, they discuss some key theories of crime, the role of the media, gender and crime and globalisation. Additionally, if you took part in either of the 'world-class wednesday' quizzes on instagram recently, and you think you answered the questions correctly - give this episode a listen as you've got a shout out!
Leanne is a Head of Sociology at a school in the East of England. She has 12 years experience in teaching sociology and is an infinitely better teacher than Ben. She also likes biscuits. Go follow her on twitter @coplestonsoc.
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Episode 9 of the Take1 podcast focuses on sociological theories on the role of religion in society. The podcast covers the views of Functionalists, Marxists, Feminists and Postmodernists. This one is particularly useful for anyone studying the Beliefs in Society topic at Sociology A-Level
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Timecodes: Functionalism (Durkheim): 04:34 - 09:12 | Functionalism (Bellah): 09:16 - 12:46 | Marx: 12:52 - 18:52 | Neo-Marxism (Bloch, Maduro): 19:03 - 20:18 | Feminism (religious patriarchy): 21:12 - 25:16 | Feminism (religious forms of feminism): 25:22 - 27:52 | Postmodernism: 28:02 - 34:06
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Episode 8 of the Take1 podcast looks in depth at Weber's 'Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism', and examines the links Weber made between religion and social change. The podcast covers the relevance of the study, how it can be explained simply (I hope!), some of the key terms associated with it (Calvinism, Pre-destination, Salvation Panic, Asceticism, a Vocation/Calling, This-Worldly Asceticism, Other-Worldly Asceticism, elective affinity, 'The Spirit of Capitalism' and 'the debate with the ghost of Marx'), an analysis and evaluation of the book, and how you can apply some of this learning to a 10 mark exam question.
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Timecodes: Relevance of Weber's work: 04:47 - 06:58 | Explaining it simply: 06:59 - 12:48 | Explaining it through key terms: 13:30 - 26:10 | Analysis: Calvinism - the right values, in the right place, at the right time: 27:12 - 30:43 | Evaluation: Why Weber was debating with Marx's ghost 30:49 - 34:20 | Application to a 10 mark exam question: 34:28 - 38:38
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Episode 7 won't help you pass your exams, but it might help you get a job as a sociologist!
In this episode Ben discusses what you need to do to help you become a sociologist, how you can use what you learn in lessons/lectures in 'the real world', what an average day in the life of a working sociologist is like, and signposts towards companies you may want to look into.
Ben worked as a professional sociologist / researcher for eight years. Four of these were as a social researcher working on behalf of the UK government. A further four years were spent doing qualitative research for some of the biggest brands in the UK.
Timecodes: What you need to do now / in the future: 03:56 - 12:20 | How you'll use what you've learnt in 'the real world': 12:28 - 18:30 | A day in the life - what a sociologist does all day: 18:45 - 34:10 | Your next steps: 34:17 - 38:01
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Episode 6 sees Ben and Leanne discussing common mistakes made by sociology students.
Amongst other things, they focus on the importance of writing in a structure, using the item in essays and ways you can impress (or at least not annoy) examiners.
Leanne is a Head of Sociology at a school in the East of England. She has 12 years experience in teaching sociology and is an infinitely better teacher than Ben. She also likes biscuits. Go follow her on twitter @coplestonsoc.
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What do Blue Story, Boris Johnson, Grand Theft Auto and Grime music all have in common? They're all discussed in this week's take 1 podcast!!
The fifth episode of the take 1 podcast. In this episode, Ben looks at stratification and differentiation - what is is, what GCSE students need to know (and what A-Level students should know!), and how class, age, gender and ethnicity are integral factors to strat/diff. Key concepts discussed are: The Crisis of Masculinity, The Old Boys Network, and Moral Panics - all of which are tied to class, age, gender or ethnicity.
This podcast is aimed at any student of sociology, but particularly GCSE students studying the Eduqas course. A-Level students will find lots of overlap with their key modules of education, crime, and families.
Timecodes: What is strat/diff?: 04:09 - 06:14 | What's on the GCSE spec?: 06:54 - 14:30| Gender - Changing gender roles and crisis of masculinity: 14:57 - 23:44 | Class - Old boys network: 23:49 - 27:29 | Age and Ethnicity - Moral Panics: 27:43 - 37:59
The fourth episode of the take 1 podcast. This episode takes a look at social policy - what it is, why you need to know about it, and gives 3 examples of key educational and 3 family policies that will be useful for any student of sociology.
Time codes: What is social policy?: 02:25 - 05:04 | Social policy at A-Level (AQA): 05:05 - 07:47 | 3 key educational policies: 08:00 - 19:02 | 3 key family polcies: 19:11 - 27:40
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The third episode of the take 1 podcast. This episode answers questions from Sociology students on a variety of topics, including: postmodernism, the marketisation and privatisation of education, neoliberalism, and how to answer 10 mark exam questions.
Time codes: Postmodernism: 2:34 - 13:55 | 5 quick questions answered: 14:07 - 22:12 | Marketisation: 23:11 - 27:32 | Privatisation: 27:33 - 31:10 | Neoliberalism: 31:11 - 34:07
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The second episode of the take 1 podcast. This episode looks at theoretical views on the role of education in society.
Timecodes: Overview of theories - 2:15 - 06:19; Functionalism - 06:20 - 12:58; Marxism - 12:59 - 19:31; Feminism - 19:32 - 23:34; Role Allocation Theory vs Correspondence Principle - 23:42 - 25:02; The role of the Hidden Curriculum - 25:13 - 32:04
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The first ever episode of the take 1 podcast from @allsociology. This episode looks at sociological theories on the role of the family in society.
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Functionalism - 00:50 - 09:30 New Right - 09:31 - 16:11 Marxism - 16:12 - 21:24 Feminism - 21:25 - 26:40 Postmodernity + Personal Life Perspective - 26:41 - 31:53
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