Society Wasn’t Built for Us: A Bourdieuian View of Neurodivergence
Exploring how Pierre Bourdieu’s theories of capital, habitus, fields, and symbolic violence reveal the hidden barriers faced by neurodivergent people.
Taste and Distinction: How Class Shapes What We Like
How does social class shape taste? This article explores Bourdieu’s concept of cultural capital, Goffman’s impression management, and contemporary critiques of taste hierarchies, gatekeeping, and cultural gentrification.
Beyond Weber, Marx, and Orwell: The Rise of Digital Neofeudalism
Has the modern world outgrown Weber’s iron cage, Marx’s alienation, and Orwell’s surveillance state—only to enter a new form of control? In an era where tech monopolies act as digital landlords, individuals no longer own but rent, their lives dictated...
The Rise of ‘Neurodiversity Chic’: Meaningful Progress or Just Branding?
Discover the complexities of neurodiversity's rise in mainstream society, from increased awareness and policy shifts to concerns over performative advocacy and media stereotypes. This in-depth analysis explores the sociological impact, challenges, and future of neurodivergent inclusion.
View more articlesThinking Sociologically is a sociology blog dedicated to exploring the complexities of society through a critical and analytical lens. It serves as a platform for discussing key sociological theories, contemporary social issues, and the hidden structures that shape our daily lives.
The blog covers a wide range of topics, including power dynamics, inequality, social change, culture, identity, and globalisation. Integrating classical and modern sociological perspectives—from Marxist and feminist theories to postcolonial and digital sociology—provides readers with a deeper understanding of how society functions and evolves.
In conjunction with untypicable, we contribute to their Sociology Tuesdays, where humour-based sociology articles are the order of the day every Tuesday. They are meant to be more a fun, light read than academic papers!
The Sociology of Theme Parks: Manufactured Joy and Queue-Based Hierarchies
Easter at a theme park: overpriced balloons, endless queues, and manufactured joy zones. Dive into the sociology of theme parks...
Surviving the Methodology Chapter: A Guide for the Emotionally Shattered
Struggling with thesis writing? Discover the five emotional stages of surviving the methodology chapter — from academic rage to existential...
Tick Here to Be Heard: The Survey Paradox and the Cult of Organisational Listening
Explore the absurdity and hidden power dynamics of staff surveys with this witty sociological takedown. From performative listening to Excel-based...
Grounded Theory: Making It Up As You Go Along (But With Integrity)
Grounded Theory: the beloved chaos engine of qualitative research. This witty deep dive explores the strange brilliance of making up...
