Explore the influence of culture on social behaviour, cultural norms, popular culture, subcultures, and the impact of globalization on cultural dynamics.
Yesterday, I watched the movie, Terminator. Not so much for Arnie’s one-liners or the 80s special effects, but it got me thinking about how AI has evolved since the days of Skynet. Far from plotting our demise, it’s helping us order takeaways and making our work lives easier. So, breathe a sigh of relief; the […]
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Let me ask you an intriguing sociological question – what happens when you take a diverse mix of people, place them in an open field and add the universal language of music? You get Glastonbury, a festival where, for a few days, the regular rules of life seem to pause, and an alternate reality takes
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Yes, I am writing about alcohol again. No, I don’t have a problem. I am writing about alcohol and fun, as I think it’s fair to say, alcohol plays a vital role in today’s society. In the modern world, work has become much like a religion, leaving little time for fun! Sometimes, having too much
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Considering we are all going to spend a lot more time in isolation at home, it’s got me thinking about the sociology of the home. Apart from everyone jumping on the sofa and complaining about there being nothing on TV, yet again. Let’s look at how specific social norms shape people’s behaviour in what would
“There’s no place like Home!” The Sociology of the home Read More »
When learning about this topic, I’m not going to lie; I was yawning. Not because it is boring, well, I’ll let you be the judge of that. But because it was hard not to imagine my memory foam pillow with my head shape moulded into it. However, I will try to discuss the sociological theories
Time to catch those z’s! Sociological theories of sleep Read More »
I’m not your “typical” bloke; I enjoy shopping. There is nothing better than going to the shopping centre on payday and buying that shirt you’ve been eyeing up for weeks. Or are you diverting your attention from the lecturer to that conveniently left open ASOS tab? Within today’s capitalist society, it’s clear that materialism and
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As I sat sipping my Guinness, thinking, “What should I make my first post about?” I decided I would write about the very place I was sitting in: the pub. For those who are not familiar with the pub, it is a bar but British. A pub is a magnificent place! You can sit with
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