About Popular Sociology

Popular Sociology was created in 2017 to serve as an archive for engaging media containing sociological themes. We use the word “popular” to describe media created for a non-academic audience. As such, you will find content like news reports, tabloid stories, journalistic investigations, documentaries, clips from movies and shows, video essays on movies, and so much more. Notably absent are TED Talks, formal interviews, and recorded lectures. Our goal is to connect instructors of sociology and the social sciences with material students find enlightening, interesting, and/or humorous. From short clips to feature-length films, we apply the sociological imagination to media perfect for the classroom or leisurely viewing.

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We are always looking for more content! If you would like to submit a video of your own, please click here for more information. 

Contact Us:

PopularSociology@gmail.com

Website and social media art by TJ Cannizzo, Tiffany Byrne, and Miranda Smith.

The Creator

Matt Reid, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Sociology Department at Widener University. His current research focuses on the evolution of medical cannabis, prevailing stigmas, and norms. Matt has taught a wide variety of courses where he emphasizes sociological mindfulness to resist individualistic thinking regarding the social problems of our time. He is also a firm believer in the power of humor as a tool to break down cognitive barriers and as a way to get students to see the relevance of sociology in their everyday lives.

Email: mreid@widener.edu

Faculty Page: https://www.widener.edu/about/faculty-directory/matt-reid