Episode 15

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16th Apr 2026

Season 4 | Episode 15 | Class, Gender, Education & Employment, with Dr Kirsty Finn

Lecturer and researcher in Sociology and Education at the University of Manchester, Dr Kirsty Finn joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the experience of working-class girls in higher education and the idea of the "side hustle" and "girl boss".

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Sociology Staffroom
Support and encouragement for all Sociology teachers
Join Katie from tutor2u Sociology and our special guests for lively discussion, support and encouragement for all GCSE & A-Level Sociology teachers. The Sociology Staffroom podcast is suitable for every Sociology teacher. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher, have taught for many years, or somewhere in between!

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