Masters Research Projects with Third Sector Partners
In the final post of 2019, three Masters students in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds write about their...
Northern Notes: 2019
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Christianity and Queer World-making in Kenya
In this post, Adriaan van Klinken reflects on the politics of sexuality in Kenya, often misrepresented by Eurocentric accounts of Africa as 'Europe’s Other'. Van Klinken...
‘Decolonial Dialogues’ at the University of Leeds
Dr Sarah Marusek of the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds reflects on a recent dialogue about decolonisation held at...
‘Every Little Helps’ on this Rugged Road to a More Inclusive University
Doctoral Researcher Izram Chaudry reflects on obstacles to the attainment and retention of BME staff and students in higher education. I recently revisited my ‘old...
Through the Window Again: Modernity and the Holocaust, 30 Years Later
Written by Dr. Jack Palmer In this post, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Jack Palmer discusses two events, held during the week of 9th-13th September 2019,...
Brexiting reason: On Boris Johnson’s populist avarice
By Dr Rodanthi Tzanelli In this post, Rodanthi reflects on the problematic populist uses of popular-cultural personas by the UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, in...
Sexual Double Standards
'You're shamed if you don’t sleep with anyone but you’re shamed if you sleep with too many, it’s like I can’t win!' A critical investigation...
Northern Exposure: Race, Nation and Disaffection in “Ordinary” Towns and Cities after Brexit
Written by Rosie Samuel In this post, Project Officer Rosie Samuel introduces us to an exciting new research programme about the impact of Brexit on...
The 'Trojan Horse' Scandal and the Problem of Equalities in Britain Today
Written by Walaa Al Husban In this post, Doctoral Student Walaa Al Husban discusses the continued importance of the ‘Trojan Horse’ scandal after a panel...
History of Sociology and Social Policy at Leeds
The history of sociology at Leeds is far deeper and more nuanced than is reflected in mainstream histories. Paul Bagguley, Tom Campbell and Jack Palmer...