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Divided Cities: Cuba
This video from The Guardian explores why taxi drivers in Havana, Cuba earn more than doctors.
Modern Families and Social Inequality
This video from The Economist explores how modern families with two working adults are richer than a single wage-earner.
Poverty in the UK
This short documentary from Channel 4 News follows the lives of some residents in Jaywick, Essex.
State of the Nation
Newsnight has released a series of short videos about whether 'Will Brexit lead to the break-up of the union?'
America's Poor
The Economist recently published a couple of short videos that could be used when discussing social class and poverty (relative deprivation) in sociology.
A female designed city: Barcelona
Every large city in the world has been designed by men, but, as this video explores from BBC News - what would happen if women were the ones in control?
London Knife Crime
This BBC News documentary covers some of the causes and consequences of knife crime in London.
The problem with millenials
This video from The Atlantic looks at some of the generational differences between millennials (those born roughly 1981-1996) and other generations.
Facebook Dating
Facebook announced earlier this year that it was making a move into the dating market.
India's Election
Another election related article from Vox media about the world's largest democracy: India.
Badass Cross Stitch
I came across this website on social media where the 'Badass Cross Stitcher', Shannon uses craftivism to help promote activism, with discussions for instance about democracy, feminism and community.
BBC Analysis Podcast: The Problem with Boys
Another podcast episode recommendation from BBC Analysis. This episode focuses on the academic gender gap between boys and girls with a focus on education.
David Attenborough
The Guardian recently published a long read article about David Attenborough. The article focuses on Attenborough's lifelong work into sustainability and environmentalism. There is a history of...
Gender Differences in Toys
I believe that this video may have been shared on the AQA A Level Sociology teachers page at some point by someone else but Russell Howard offers a refreshing perspective on gender differences in...
Living in a Cult
For those teachers delivering the Beliefs in Society unit at A2 Sociology, a short documentary may be useful to help students understand more about why people join cults.
Prince Harry and the Press
Another great podcast in my view from BBC Beyond Today about Prince Harry and his decision to publish a statement about the way the press treats his wife, Meghan Markle.
Netflix Documentary Suggestions
Like many other streaming services, Netflix contains some useful documentaries that cover a variety of sociological themes.
Join a Sociology Teacher Virtual Staff Room!
Thinking ahead to the new academic year, a great way to build your teaching professional network is to be part of one or more of the tutor2u-supported Sociology Teacher Groups on Facebook.
It's been quite a school year for the AQA A-Level Sociology Teacher Group on Facebook - a virtual staff room where teachers provide each other with advice, guidance, resources and encouragement...
Podcast Recommendation: The New York Times - The Daily
Another podcast recommendation that could be provided to students to help them understand more about global issues (with many links to sociology) is The Daily from The New York Times.