Erving Goffman’s Guide to Faking Your Way Through Life
Life is a performance, and Erving Goffman knew it. From awkward small talk to workplace personas, explore how his social theory explains the farce of daily life—with humour, anecdotes, and a nod to other great sociologists.
The Class Divide in Lunchboxes: What Diane Reay Taught Us About Inequality in Schools
Diane Reay’s sharp insights reveal how British schools perpetuate class inequality, from lunchboxes to league tables. A humorous yet critical look at the myths of meritocracy and what needs to change in education.
Marx, Misunderstood: Why Everyone’s a Critic and What We Can Still Learn From Him
Is Karl Marx really the bogeyman he’s made out to be? This humorous yet thoughtful exploration debunks myths, examines why ‘Marxism’ is a catch-all insult today, and highlights the values we can still learn from his work.
Navigating Power and Knowledge: An Introduction to Michel Foucault
Unpack the genius of Michel Foucault in this introduction to his theories on power, surveillance, and knowledge. Discover why society feels like a Panopticon and how Foucault’s ideas help you navigate modern life’s invisible controls.
What Your Supermarket Says About You (Or Probably Doesn’t)
What does your choice of supermarket reveal about you? From Aldi’s chaos to Waitrose’s posh allure, this satirical guide explores the hidden truths (or not) behind where you shop.
Are Open-Plan Offices Just Fancy Panopticons?
Are open-plan offices the modern Panopticon? This humorous and sociological deep dive explores how Bentham, Foucault, Marx, Goffman, Bourdieu, and Weber might view these noisy, surveillant workplaces—and why remote work might just be our saviour.