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Why do we need to disagree?

Why do we need to disagree?

Dr Jennie Bristow looks at how society has amplified tensions and emotions and the problems that can cause. Online and offline, on campus and beyond, we are navigating increasingly polarised […]

07 Nov, 202407 Nov, 2024 Society, Sociology
Assisted dying is a public issue, not a personal trouble, and regulation must reflect this

Assisted dying is a public issue, not a personal trouble, and regulation must reflect this

Dr Jennifer Dvorak explains how when considering a change in law for assisted dying we must consider social influences and ensure it does not become a normalised part of medical care.

21 May, 202421 May, 2024 Health, Law, Society, Sociology, Uncategorised
The end of a geopolitical era?

The end of a geopolitical era?

Dr Alex Kent reflects on the contribution that HM Queen Elizabeth II has made to global geopolitics.

14 Sep, 202214 Sep, 2022 Faith and religion, History, Sociology, Tourism
The problem of the ‘Covid Generation’

The problem of the ‘Covid Generation’

Ahead of a public discussion next week, Dr Jennie Bristow looks at how the experience of the pandemic can help sociologists gain a valuable insight into generations and what they are or are not.

15 Jul, 202215 Jul, 2022 Research, Society, Sociology
Meghan, Harry and royal race-scapades: tales of the totally expected

Meghan, Harry and royal race-scapades: tales of the totally expected

Dr Harshad Keval explores race, class and power inequalities within society.

11 Mar, 202115 Jun, 2021 Research, Society, Sociology
Black History ‘Month’ and the urgency of connected race-critical thinking

Black History ‘Month’ and the urgency of connected race-critical thinking

Dr Harshad Keval asks if the temporary nature of Black History Month can support the call for a radical change in societal racial justice.

22 Sep, 202015 Jun, 2021 History, Research, Society, Sociology
Black Lives Matter, toppling statues and anti-racism: joining the dots

Black Lives Matter, toppling statues and anti-racism: joining the dots

Dr Harshad Keval explores how our problematic and traumatic history is impacting on our present.

10 Jun, 202015 Jun, 2021 History, Research, Society, Sociology
Meghan, Laurence and Question Time: the unbearable discomfort of disavowal or ‘Privileged? Racist? Moi?’

Meghan, Laurence and Question Time: the unbearable discomfort of disavowal or ‘Privileged? Racist? Moi?’

Dr Harshad Keval explores the issue of race, power and deniability following a recent episode of Question Time.

24 Jan, 202015 Jun, 2021 Research, Sociology
Racism, society and Liam Neeson

Racism, society and Liam Neeson

Dr Harshad Keval explains how recent comments by the actor Liam Neeson need to be considered within context of racism and society.

08 Feb, 201915 Jun, 2021 Research, Society, Sociology

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