Blogs

2022 THEME 'POVERTY'

Social Research and Learning to Unlearn the Stigma of Poverty.

This blog explores the impact that poverty can have and how undertaking a Sociology degree was the beginning of a lifelong passion.

Knife Crime in the North: a reflection on the reaction to a knife crime in an ex-mining village.

This blog is a reflection on the reaction to a knife crime in an ex-mining village and its impact on young people.

Finding a Sense of Purpose: My Journey to University

Making the decision to go to university can be a difficult one, especially if no one else in your family did.

Crowdfunding Healthcare in the UK: Jak Francis case study

Despite living in a country that provides healthcare via the NHS, more people are turning to #GoFundMe as a way of accessing healthcare.

Education, a way out of Poverty?

Is education still a way out of poverty, or is it time to question whether children are equipped to succeed in modern society?

Barriers to Being Wild: Accessing Nature.

By Liz H During lockdown many of us missed being able to get out into the countryside or parks, now with nature springing up around us,...

Child Poverty the Vicious Circle

By Olivia Bell Poverty does not exist in a vacuum and those experiencing poverty are often blamed for the situation they find themselves...

The North-South Divide

What is the North/South divide? How has it formed and why is it important?

The Power of Working 'with' Students.

Sociology students are passionate about challenging social injustice and social change.