Russell Brand, Revolutions and Politics...

Russell Brand - gives his opinion on the state of the UK today, is this 'pop' Marxism?

Have a watch - form an opinion - then have a read of this response (from another comedian!)
http://www.newstatesman.com/2013/10/russell-choosing-vote-most-british-kind-revolution-there

Feminism in the media...

Joss Whedon, director of "The Avengers" and the creator of some of my favorite shows ever, has a history of writing strong women characters. Back in 2006, the organization Equality Now honored him for being a staunch ally for women. In his thank-you speech, he decided to talk about the tedious and vapid question journalists never stop asking him. At 6:25, I thought he nailed everything wrong with our culture, but then he takes it to the next level at 6:50 and hammers home the horrible reality

http://www.upworthy.com/48-reporters-asked-this-guy-the-same-dumb-question-about-women-his-response-absolutely-perfect

Social science graduates 'have best job prospects'

Reasons to keep studying Sociology...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24707507

If you understand American politics...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/04/26/what-if-game-of-thrones-characters-were-presidential-candidates/

What If 'Game Of Thrones' Characters Were Presidential Candidates?

It's a strange postmodern world we now live in...

Postmodernism in action???

One clear way of 'spotting' postmodernism in society is through music videos - but what do you think?

CHRISTENINGS... on the rise?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24565994
10 ways christening has changed

Plebgate... SCLY4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24629610

One story to watch... Policing and crime three police officers are accused of trying to discredit former chief whip Andrew Mitchell during the "plebgate" row are now due to appear before MPs.

More royal baby madness... but how will this effect the number of christenings per year??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24627323

SCLY3 - get your socks on A2 and check this out!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24314137

Archbishop hopes Prince George baptism will inspire...http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24615297

Looking for love in China... 4od time!

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/unreported-world/4od

Reporter Marcel Theroux and director Frankie Fathers join some of China's many millions of male lonely hearts on their search for a wife, and meet some of the 'Love Hunters' working to find them an ideal bride.

Arranged marriages

Forced Marriage - a woman's story

A short clip of a woman expinaing her forced marriage ordeal. She tells of how she was forced to marry and how she managed to leave after years of abuse.

SCLY3 - Science as a belief system?

An amazing trailer for a 1958 film about unwed mothers. It is great for an introduction to a discussion about social stigma and changing attitudes to women and relationships.

Women's role in the family...

Again useful for SCLY1

Social Construction of Childhood

Useful video for developing understanding of the Social Construction of Childhood = SCLY1

The good wife's guide....

Useful for SCLY1 (AS) looking at the feminist interpretation of the family.

If you've got time to go to the cinema...

Have a watch of this... really useful for.... SCLY1 and SCLY3 and SCLY4!

Things to watch... iplayer!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006ppmq

Crimewatch - Madeleine McCann
Really useful for both SCLY1 and SCLY4... have a watch!

Cows and Politics

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/jokes/bljokecowspolitics.htm

Politics explained with cows! You do need a working knowledge of politics to understand this fully!

Things to watch on the telly box!

Stacey Dooley investigates... Stag parties in Prague. Very interesting series, well worth a watch (SCLY4)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03cwv1l/Sex_Stags_and_Prague_Stacey_Dooley_Investigates/

A look inside Broadmoor - 3 episodes. (SCLY4)
http://www.channel5.com/shows/inside-broadmoor-2013/episodes/episode-1-560

The girl who was shot for going to school. (SCLY2 and SCLY3)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03d0tfq