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Sociology and Social Theory Research Group

Exploring questions of theory and methodology in the study of contemporary society

The Sociology and Social Theory Research Group brings together researchers from the fields of sociology, social psychology, politics, history, linguistics, and cultural studies. It serves as a hub for interdisciplinary exchange on questions of theory and methodology in the study of contemporary society.

The specialist research interests of group members include:

  • Classical and contemporary social and cultural theory
  • Climate change: social, economic, and political issues
  • Consumption and the environment
  • Culture, class, taste and aesthetics
  • Eating, food, and drink
  • Economic life, work, and employment
  • Education, knowledge, and social reproduction
  • Emotions, happiness and wellbeing
  • Gender, sexuality, and identity
  • Globalization, inequality and protest movements
  • Homelessness and migrant homelessness
  • Race, ethnicity, citizenship, and nationalism
  • Religion and secularisation
  • Sport, culture and economy

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Research group leads

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Ms Laura Hyman

Senior Lecturer

Laura.Hyman@port.ac.uk

School of Area Studies, Sociology, History, Politics, and Literature

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

PhD Supervisor

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Professor Barry Smart

Professor of Sociology

Barry.Smart@port.ac.uk

School of Area Studies, Sociology, History, Politics, and Literature

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

PhD Supervisor

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Research degrees related to sociology and social theory

Sociology postgraduate research degrees

Explore our pre-approved Sociology PhD projects, learn more about our MPhil and other research degrees, and find out how to join the thriving research community at the ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú.

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Politics and international relations postgraduate research degrees

Explore our pre-approved Politics and International Relations PhD projects, learn more about our MPhil and other research degrees, and find out how to join the thriving research community at the ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú.

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Area studies postgraduate research degrees

Explore our pre-approved Area Studies PhD projects, learn more about our MPhil and other research degrees, and find out how to join the thriving research community at the ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú.

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