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Although I was more focused on the crime and deviancy aspect of this book, the entirety of the contents are incredible insightful and helpful in developing one's sociological imagination.
Sociology really just clicked with me ever since I did it first in university and it helps provide the frame as to why we may do the things we do and how much socialisation affects every aspect of our lives since birth.
Realising that our reality is socially constructed actually helped me feel more confident since once you break it down, none of the rules (aside from legal ones) really matter if they are broken.
Overall, an incredible book yall should definitely check out even if you have no idea of what Sociology is.
Don't knock it until you try it.
And don't worry more beer reviews coming soon
Mar 2, 2025
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read my first little bit of theory for my sociology course and ngl this is so crazy
Jan 26, 2024
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goes so incredibly hard. iβm not finished with it yet, but itβs written in a very accessible way and every argument is logically laid out. i really enjoy reading stuff about mental health and anticapitalist critique so this is perfect. tbh reading about how mental illness is constructed as a concept was a really important part of my recovery. itβs always easier to think oh im this way because of the chemicals in my brain or because xyz event happened to me, but it was so affirming to me to read about how the way neoliberalism and capitalism in general makes us miserable lol (and what we can so about it!). and sure these things might seem a bit too radical at first but itβs actually all true imho
Mar 25, 2024
Oooooh everything is about class, because of course it is.
(This book is brilliant).
Feb 20, 2025
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I always find that long train rides are the opportune moment to refresh the brain and lock in.
Think, you're sitting there with nothing else to do but work while also having momentary breaks to enjoy the scenery.
If I can't bring my laptop, I use train journeys as a way to clear my camera roll and de-clutter my phone.
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Jan 28, 2025
I throughly enjoy visiting quant little bakeries wherever I go because there's undoubtedly always some goodies there.
I'm talking straight gas that makes you wiggle your fingers and say "don't mind if I do"
An added bonus is the more intimate setting since most of these places are pretty small so you can have a great chat with the owner and learn more about the pastries you're about to inhale.
Shout out to the chill Korean dudes at CookieBoy in Dublin, they been around for a year and yall gotta make sure they stay open.
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Feb 21, 2025
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I mean why not just throw all the songs you like into one pot because who's got time to curate their playlists right?
Although, it can be a double-edged sword since you might have 'those' select few songs that are just not bops anymore but you can't bring yourself to get rid of em.
All in all, I think cultivating a melting pot of tunes is pretty rad and is truly a window to the disorganised soul.
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Feb 7, 2025