Quietly Different
A witty, thoughtful reflection on discovering you're autistic later in life—navigating masking, awkward conversations, and the quiet joy of finally understanding yourself. Weird doesn’t mean wrong.
Grounded Theory: Making It Up As You Go Along (But With Integrity)
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.
Georg Simmel – The Patron Saint of Social Awkwardness
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...
The Subtle Art of Sounding Clever (Or Not)
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.
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.