Sociology of Family
Experiences of Single-Fathers & Lone-Fathers
Bringing together the experiences of single-fathers from across various markers including quality of life, health, work, education, and adjustment.
10 November 2023 Section
Subject Areas
Sociology is a broad and diverse discipline that seeks to understand the complex and multifaceted nature of human society and social behaviour.
Sociology of Family
Attitudes Towards Single-Parents and Lone-Parents
An overview of the sociological research on people's attitudes towards single-parents and lone-parents, summarising the findings of previous studies.
7 November 2023
Sociology of Family
What Are Lone-Parent and Single-Parent Families?
What are lone-parent and single-parent families? How they are defined, the problems and negative perceptions they face, and the variety of their experiences.
30 October 2023
Sociology of Family
What Are Compound Families?
What is a compound family in sociology? Learn how compound families are defined, where they can be found, and why research on them is so hard to find.
6 September 2023
Sociology of Family
What Are Stepfamilies, Reconstituted Families, and Blended Families?
Stepfamilies, reconstituted families, and blended families are all the same thing. Learn more about these family types sociologically.
15 August 2023
Sociology of Family
What are Extended Families?
Extended families can sometimes be described as ‘horizontally’ extended and sometimes as ‘vertically’ extended or ‘beanpole’ family. Lean more...
8 August 2023
Sociology of Family
List of Family Types in Sociology
There are many family types in sociology and they get confusing very quickly. Here, I try to clarify each family type individually.
27 July 2023
Sociology of Religion
What is Totemism?
Learn about totemism, the belief system based on symbolic connections with nature, drawing on Durkheim and Levi-Strauss and its sociological presence.
20 June 2023
Sociology of Technology
What is the Untact Society?
The ‘untact’ society is an emerging theme in the sociology of technology. It aims to alter society toward minimal social interaction through technology.
7 June 2023
Sociology of Education
What is Educational Achievement?
The concept of educational achievement is a very broad area within the sociology of education. We explore the nature of educational achievement.
6 June 2023About this section
Sociology is a broad and diverse discipline that seeks to understand the complex and multifaceted nature of human society and social behaviour. It covers a wide range of topics and issues that are relevant and important for our contemporary world. In our subject areas category, you will find articles that explain various areas of sociology that reflect this diversity and relevance. They include crime & deviance, body & health, disability, education, family, identity, inequality, power, and media. These categories provide an overview of each area and its main themes and questions. They also discuss the main theories, concepts, and research that sociologists use to analyse and interpret each area. You will learn how sociology can help you understand different aspects of society and how they are interconnected. You will also learn how society affects different groups and individuals in terms of their opportunities, challenges, and experiences. Our subject areas category is designed to help you explore the richness and complexity of sociology and its contribution to our social knowledge.