Research Themes
Durham Sociology Department's research activity is organised around five overarching research themes. Academic staff who teach all our degree programmes are typically aligned to at least one of these areas.
Research Areas
Communities and Social Justice
Read more about our Communities and Social Justice research area
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Higher Education and Social Inequality
Read more about our Higher Education and Social Inequality research area
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Health and Social Theory
Read more about our Health and Social Theory research area
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Violence and Abuse
Read more about our Violence and Abuse research area
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Criminal Justice, Social Harm and Inequalities
Read more about our new research area Criminal Justice, Social Harm and Inequalities
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