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The Sociology Show

The Sociology Show

Matthew Wilkin 211 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

The Sociology Show, hosted by Matthew Wilkin, features interviews with various individuals in the field of sociology. The podcast explores sociological topics and perspectives through conversations with experts and practitioners.

Episodes

Crime and Deviance Episode 9 - (Right Realist Views)
Crime and Deviance Episode 9 - (Right Realist Views) Jul 20, 2026 723 In episode 9 - 1.What is the Right realist view of crime2. How can retributive justice and harsh punishments reduce crime3. What are the right realist solutions to crimeYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Crime and Deviance Episode 8 - (Left Realist Views)
Crime and Deviance Episode 8 - (Left Realist Views) Jul 16, 2026 884 In episode 8 1.What is the left realist view of crime2. How can marginalisation and relative deprivation cause crime3. What are the left realist solutions to crimeYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Crime and Deviance Episode 7 - (New Right Views)
Crime and Deviance Episode 7 - (New Right Views) May 6, 2026 404 In Episode 7 -1.What is the New right view of crime and devIance2.How can socialisation impact criminality3.Who are the underclass You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Crime and Deviance Episode 6 (Subcultural theory)
Crime and Deviance Episode 6 (Subcultural theory) Mar 25, 2026 811 In Episode 6 -1.What is the Subcultural view of crime and devIance2.How can subcultural crime be functional3.How can subcultural crime be a reaction to capitalism and patriarchyYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Crime and Deviance Episode 5 (Interactionism)
Crime and Deviance Episode 5 (Interactionism) Feb 12, 2026 658 In Episode 5 - 1.What is the Interactionist view of crime and devIance2. What is the labelling theory 3. What role does the media play in labelling You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Crime and Deviance - Episode 4 (Marxism)
Crime and Deviance - Episode 4 (Marxism) Feb 3, 2026 718 In Episode 4 - 1.What is the marxist view of crime and devIance2. How does the law benefit the ruling class3. What is meant by the idea that capitalism is criminogenicYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Crime and Deviance - Episode 3 (Functionalism)
Crime and Deviance - Episode 3 (Functionalism) Jan 30, 2026 775 In episode 3 - 1.What is the Functionalist view of crime and devIance2. How can crime be positive for society3. How can individuals use crime to benefit themselvesYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Interview with Prof Simon Winlow on Bouncers, Badasses and Violence
Interview with Prof Simon Winlow on Bouncers, Badasses and Violence Jun 5, 2025 2290 In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Simon Winlow. Simon explains his ethnographic research on bouncers and the nighttime economy. Simon explains some of the practical and ethical issues of such research as well as some of his incredible findings and amazing events that took place along the way.You can book online tutoring with the Sociology Show here - https://calendly.com/sociologyshowtut
Dr Catherine Hakim on 'Erotic Capital'
Dr Catherine Hakim on 'Erotic Capital' May 21, 2025 527 In this episode, Dr Catherine Hakim explains all about erotic capital. Erotic capital is a combination of "beauty, social skills, good dress sense, physical fitness, liveliness, sex appeal and sexual competence" and Hakim explains why our erotic capital is so important in terms of how we are viewed by others and how succesful we are in life. You can now book online tutoring for Sociology here -htt
Crime and Deviance - Episode 2 (Measuring Crime)
Crime and Deviance - Episode 2 (Measuring Crime) Feb 4, 2025 1540 In episode 2 - 1. How is crime measured - Official crime statistics2. Victimisation surveys - strengths and weaknesses3. Self report studies - strengths and weaknessesYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Crime and Deviance - Episode 1 (Crime, Deviance and Victims)
Crime and Deviance - Episode 1 (Crime, Deviance and Victims) Feb 4, 2025 842 In episode 1 -1. What is the difference between crime and deviance2. How is crime relative and socially constructed3. Who are the victims of crimeYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Chinese students and English names (student takeover)
Chinese students and English names (student takeover) Dec 12, 2024 1749 In this student takeover episode, Xu Junzhe (Cecilia) and Li Haoran (Miles) from Shenzhen College of International Education in China discuss the use of English names amongst Chinese students.Cecilia says 'Together with my classmates, we’ve been reflecting on why many of us choose to adopt English names, how this influences our sense of identity, and whether it affects our connection to Chinese cu

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