Weekly Review
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -A podcast series of the Undergraduate Certificates Courses, Western Sydney University, Australia.
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Week 3 Message
July 07, 2021 00:22 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBDear Understanding Society students, This is a quick (8 minute) Week 3 update with some important announcements. As always, if you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Best regards, Jack
What is Socialization (in Sociology)?
June 24, 2021 00:12 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBLooking for a brief overview of what Socialization is all about? Have a listen to find out :)
What is functionalism and conflict theory in Sociology all about?
June 24, 2021 00:07 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBA brief overview of two key sociological schools of thought- conflict theory and functionalism.
What is Biodiversity?
June 22, 2021 06:04 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThis short video is about Biodiversity! What is Biodiversity, why is it important, and what are some major threats to Biodiversity, in Australia and beyond? Is there anything we can do as individuals to protect Biodiversity? Let's hear from our resident expert Dr.Fiona Loudon!
Stigma
June 08, 2021 04:11 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBThis episode provides a brief overview of the sociological concept of Stigma.
Social Structure
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBA brief introduction to the sociological concept of 'social structure'.
Post-Modernism
June 08, 2021 03:15 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThis podcast provides a brief overview of the concept of Post-Modernism for the unit 'Working with Communities'.
Sociology of the 'Risk Society'
June 08, 2021 03:14 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBThis brief podcast provides an overview of the sociological concept of the 'risk society', pioneered by Ulrich Beck.
Sociology of Bureaucracy
June 08, 2021 03:13 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBThis episode provides a brief overview of some key sociological concepts around Bureaucracy
Sociology of Race
June 08, 2021 03:11 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThis episode provides a brief overview of key sociological concepts around race.
Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
June 08, 2021 03:10 - 11 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode provides a brief overview of some key sociological ideas around gender and sexuality.
Sociology of Religion
June 08, 2021 03:05 - 8 minutes - 9.2 MBIn this episode we briefly survey some key sociological insights about religion.
What is Sociology and the Sociological Imagination?
June 08, 2021 02:51 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBThis episode, recorded in 2017, provides a brief overview of Sociology and the Sociological Imagination.