Sensory Multiculturalism in an East End Market; Cultural Passions

Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture.

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Waiting in A&E; Faith and Doubt

Laurie looks at research into the fragility of both religious and political belief systems

• 28 mins

Why Music Matters?; Bhangra and Belonging

Laurie Taylor explores the role of music in our lives with Prof David Hesmondhalgh.

• 28 mins

Prostitution in the Community; Drinking and Moderation

Laurie Taylor explores the impact of sex work on local residents and businesses.

• 28 mins

Numbers in Global Politics; Gay Rights and Religion in Belfast

The power of numbers in global politics, plus gay rights and religion in Belfast.

• 28 mins

Stuart Hall (1932-2014)

A tribute to the leading cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who died this week.

• 28 mins

The Great Indoors

Laurie Taylor on the home as a vehicle for self-expression. Also, the symbolic bathroom.

• 28 mins

Generational Divide; Webcam

Laurie explores how webcams are changing human life. Also, the 'generational' divide.

• 28 mins

Elite Graduates in France and UK; Surnames and Social Mobility

Laurie Taylor asks how much of our fate is tied to our parents' and grandparents' status.

• 28 mins

Post-Katrina New Orleans; The Capitalist Personality

Laurie investigates New Orleans' disaster relief failure. Also, the capitalist personality

• 28 mins

Race in Police Disciplinaries; Protestant Fishermen in Scotland

Perceptions about ethnic minority officers. Also, evangelical fishermen in Scotland.

• 28 mins

Poverty and 'Shame'; Small-Scale Technology in India

The psycho-social effects of being poor. Also, small-scale technology in modern India.

• 28 mins

Kissing; The British Hitman

Laurie Taylor explores the cultural meaning and history of the romantic kiss.

• 28 mins

The End of Capitalism; Reforming Capitalism

What is the future of our market-driven economy? Presented by Laurie Taylor.

• 28 mins

British working class gardens - Why England fails (at football)

Exploring a hidden horticultural history, and why England fails at international football.

• 28 mins

The Ethnography Award 'Short List'

Laurie Taylor looks at academic research shortlisted for our new annual ethnography award.

• 28 mins

Ethnography Award: The Winner

Laurie Taylor presents the winning entry of Thinking Allowed's first Ethnography Award.

• 28 mins

Baristas; 'People' History

The rise & fall of the working class. Also, the attraction of 'cool' jobs with poor wages.

• 28 mins

'Illicit' Dance; The Purpose of War

'Illicit' dance in Indian popular culture. Also, does war serve a social purpose?

• 28 mins

Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism; Sociology of Sleep

Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. Also, the sociology of sleep.

• 28 mins

Gender Inequality in China; Smokestack Nostalgia

Chinese women and the resurgence of gender inequality. Also, 'smokestack nostalgia'.

• 28 mins

Make-up in Iran; Offshoring

Laurie Taylor explores the clandestine activities that go beyond concealment of wealth.

• 28 mins

Masculinity and betting shops; 'New' biological relatives and kinship

IVF's transformation of biological relations. Also, men in betting shops.

• 28 mins

Late-Modern Hipsters - Before the Windrush

Laurie explores race relations in 20th-century Liverpool. And, the modern 'hipster'.

• 28 mins

History of Surfing; Coffee Shops and Idleness

Laurie Taylor looks beyond the crashing waves and suntanned bodies.

• 28 mins

Russia's upper class, Flip Flops

Flip flops: A global journey. Also, Russia's upper class.

• 28 mins

A History of Tennis, Talking Treatments

Tennis: A social history. Also, psychotherapy and class.

• 28 mins

Rio, Protests and the World Cup; Dying in Prison

Laurie Taylor examines the meaning of the street demonstrations taking place in Rio.

• 28 mins

Dalit Parties and Democratisation in Tamil Nadu; History of the Elevator

Elevators: A cultural history. Also, Indian militants who embrace electoral politics.

• 28 mins

Non-Networking Graduates; Race and Consumption

Race and consumption. Also, working class graduates who refuse to network.

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