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University of Bristol: Contemporary Identities

Institution University of Bristol
Department Sociology
Web https://www.bristol.ac.uk
Email spais-mscenquiries@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone 0117 331 7577
Study type Taught

Summary

The study of identity is a burgeoning area of sociological and cultural studies. Over a range of units, this programme provides an introduction to key themes in this field, with identity explored in both theoretical and substantive ways.

On the one hand, there has been an exciting and innovative strand of work that explores and re-theorises the ideas of subjectivity and selfhood in the context of changes brought about by late modern and postmodern society. On the other, the question of identity has come under scrutiny within substantive areas of sociology, such as the sociology of race and ethnicity, class, gender relations and technology.

There are also important discussions concerning the ways in which identities are recorded and observed, including debates over new narratives and other qualitative methodologies.

MSc

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