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Charity, Mutual Aid, and the State: Who Should Tackle Inequality?
Is charity or mutual aid the best way to tackle social inequality? This article explores the sociological debate, examining government withdrawal, burnout in volunteer efforts, and international welfare comparisons.
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Meritocracy or Myth? The Truth About the ‘Self-Made’ Narrative
Is the self-made success story a reality or a myth? This article explores the sociological debate around meritocracy, examining both the arguments for and against the self-made narrative, and the structural barriers that shape social…
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Karl Marx: Misunderstood, Not a Bogeyman
Karl Marx is one of the most polarising thinkers in modern history. Depending on whom you ask, he is either a prophet of workers' liberation or the architect of totalitarian nightmares. The media often presents…
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What Is Functionalism?
What is functionalism? This article explains how functionalists understand social order, institutions, shared values and the way different parts of society work together.
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What Is a Moral Panic?
What is a moral panic, and why do some social problems become symbols of a much wider threat? This article explores Stanley Cohen, folk devils, deviancy amplification, media reactions and how social media algorithms have…
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Is Education Really a Meritocracy?
Is education really a meritocracy? This article explores how class, cultural capital, teacher expectations and unequal opportunities shape educational achievement.
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How Do We Learn How to Behave?
How do we learn the unwritten rules of social life? This article explores socialisation, identity, family, education, peers, media and the ways society shapes how we behave.
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Why Does Where You Live Affect Your Opportunities?
Where you live can shape access to education, work, housing, transport and public services. This article explores how place becomes part of social inequality and why opportunity is unevenly distributed across different areas.
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What Makes Something Deviant?
What makes behaviour deviant, and who gets to decide? This article explores social norms, labelling, stigma, power and why definitions of deviance change across time, place and social groups.
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