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Mar 2022
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Interview with Sociology North

MATTHEW WILKIN
About this episode
In this episode, Mathew talks to Emma Duffy and Jack Cunningham from Sociology North. Sociology NORTH is a collective of individuals who are passionate about Sociology. Their project is essentially about putting Sociology into action, making the subject more accessible and relatable to peoples every day lives, through developing projects and activities. Through their blog, they aim to give a voice to those living in the North, which reflects their views, perspectives and experiences of social issues.

Website: www.sociologynorth.co.uk
Twitter: @sociologyNORTH
Blog releases begin at the end of March 2022
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