Sociology Staffroom

Lecturer and researcher in Sociology and Education at the University of Manchester, Dr Kirsty Finn joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the experience of working-class girls in higher education and the idea of the "side hustle" and "girl boss".

Subject lead for Sociology and Citizenship at AQA and experienced sociology teacher and examiner, Sarah Fawcett, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her role and what's coming next for A-Level Sociology at AQA.

Doctoral student from Central European University, Khadija Aftab, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research on AI, and particularly its impact on gender.

The President of the British Sociological Association, Professor Les Back joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss his role, his research and the continuing importance of teaching sociology in the today's society.

Reader in Sociology at the University of Warwick, Dr Stella Chatzitheochari, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom, to discuss the experiences of pupils with disabilities in education and its impact on later educational and employment experiences and opportunities. This is a fascinating discussion for those teaching the Education and Stratification topics and for all of us as practising teachers.