Not what you were thinking…
Explore the absurdity and hidden power dynamics of staff surveys with this witty sociological takedown. From performative listening to Excel-based emotion, we dissect how institutions pretend to care—one tick box at a time.
Grounded Theory: the beloved chaos engine of qualitative research. This witty deep dive explores the strange brilliance of making up your theory as you go—complete with NVivo-induced despair, reflexive diary entries, and the comforting lie of theoretical saturation.
Workplace introductions are a bureaucratic ritual we all suffer through. From Goffman’s performance theory to Foucault’s power structures, this humorous sociological analysis explores why the dreaded “go around the table” exercise exists—and why we will never escape it.
Ever wondered how fragile social norms really are? Harold Garfinkel did—and he proved it with experiments that sent people into quiet existential crises. From facing the wrong way in a lift to answering “How are you?” with honesty, here’s how to break unspoken rules and watch society panic.
Why is small talk so painful? Why do we overshare with strangers but avoid deep conversations with friends? Georg Simmel, the patron saint of social awkwardness, explains it all. This humorous deep dive into his theories explores why modern life is a constant battle between connection and avoidance.
Tattoos have evolved from rebellious statements to mainstream art, yet stereotypes about intelligence, regret, and professionalism persist. This in-depth exploration covers the cultural history, psychology, and personal motivations behind tattoos—including why some regret them and why many, like me, never will.
Why do some people sound effortlessly intelligent while others struggle to be taken seriously? This deep dive into Basil Bernstein’s theory of elaborated and restricted code explores class, accents, and the hidden power of language—sprinkled with humour and real-world insights.
Phone calls are dying, Gen Z refuses to hold a phone properly, and Zoom meetings are the new workplace torture. This humorous yet sociologically informed deep dive explores why phone calls are falling out of favour, why neurodivergent people dread them, and why texting is the future.