Our handy round-up of all the sociology and psychology links we think you’ll like. Probably.
Sociology
Crime
Greater Manchester to get devolved criminal justice powers
Corporate Crime example “HSBC escaped US money-laundering charges after UK intervention”
Can Twitter help police predict crime?
Beliefs in Society
“Why an evangelical Christian thinks a woman’s place is outside the home”
Education
Don’t turn students into consumers – the US proves it’s a recipe for disaster
Schools sexual violence should focus on boys
New primary school tests criticised as half of pupils meet standards
Academy trusts ‘no better than councils’
So who says competition in the classroom is inevitable?
Church of England is bidding to open scores of free schools
Culture and Identity
Useful piece for starter discussion: “Why ‘reverse racism’ is a stupid accusation”
The rise of ‘slum tourism’: an inappropriate new travel trend?
Don’t confuse the Conservatives’ embrace of female leaders with feminism
Family
Polygamy is not a cultural conceit. It is an affront to women
BBC News – Over 40s ‘have more babies’ than under 20s
Social Inequality
Wouldn’t Unconditional Basic Income Just Cause Massive Inflation?
Does The Myth of Meritocracy show us how to alleviate inequality?
West Midlands had highest infant mortality rate of all regions within England in 2015
Media
The Tragic Downfall of British Media
How technology disrupted the truth
7 Clips from The Wire to Teach Key Sociological Concepts
Elon Musk: ‘Chances are we’re all living in a simulation’
Theory and Methods
Social Action Theory – A Summary
Psychology
Read Forer’s classic paper “The Fallacy of Personal Validation.”
Press delete to erase your bad memories
Take a look at where studying psychology can take you
Grab a whole load of free Psychology resources from this web page
Miscellaneous
Automatic, Online Citation Generator! Harvard, Chicago, MLA and APA formats supported
‘Six Degrees of Bacon’ as a revision strategy
11 Personal Statement Dos and Don’ts
Some good examples of the scientific magic prevalent in UkEd “20 Years of Educational Fads”
How to pick yourself up after a bad exam – five key tips