Many of us have heard the phrase ‘it gets better’. This familiar adage went viral in 2010 when, in response to several LGBTQI+ youth suicides in the US, thousands of…

It is always uplifting to be in the gathered company of sociologists and to be with more than 3,000 in Manchester last week (w/c 19 August) was an experience to…

Getting involved, engaging with communities and being part of the fray is perhaps a defining aspect of who we are as sociologists. We investigate, ask questions, challenge the status quo,…

How the Violence of the Past Affects Gun Violence Today While our headlines have been dominated by El Paso and Dayton, 26 other Americans were killed by gun violence on…

This month we have five copies of Social Mobility for the 21st Century: Everyone a Winner? by Steph Lawler and Geoff Payne ready to give away. Social Mobility for the 21st Century addresses…

Each year Sociology and  Work, Employment and Society look for new volunteers to join their Associate and Editorial boards. Becoming a board member is an excellent way to support the…

We invite you to participate in a research study commissioned by the British Sociological Association (BSA) exploring the place of presence of race and ethnicity within the Sociology curricula at…

Since the 2001 urban disturbances in the north of England, inter-ethnic relations have been a key policy concern for UK governments. Voluntary sector programmes aimed at building harmonious relations between…

This month we have five copies of Money: Myths, Truths and Alternatives by Mary Mellor ready to give away. What does money mean? Where does it come from and how…