Christmas time...

http://elitedaily.com/humor/family-makes-viral-christmas-card/

This family takes Christmas cards to the next level - however, is this really celebrating christmas?

Invisable women

http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2013/dec/02/hidden-mothers-victorian-photography-in-pictures#/?picture=423698530&index=0

Parents are scared of Miley Cyrus

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24836571

What will the impact of universal credit scheme have on society??

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/nov/07/universal-credit-waste-mps

Some interesting photos

http://www.boredpanda.com/must-see-powerful-photos/

Demography on iplayer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03h8r1j/This_World_Dont_Panic_The_Truth_About_Population/

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03gm0ym/This_World_Worlds_Busiest_Maternity_Ward/

How has the family changed?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2487647/Unstoppable-rise-TV-dinner-Less-half-UKs-families-regularly-sit-table-eat.html

Something to watch on the telly box

Wednesday 10.45pm C4 or catch it on 4oD

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-cruel-cut

Why does the toy industry think boys don’t cook?

http://www.lettoysbetoys.org.uk/why-does-the-toy-industry-think-boys-dont-cook/

Another Sociology blog!!!

Check out this brilliant blog run by a Sociology lecturer at Derby University.

http://averypublicsociologist.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1

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