For Sociology
For Sociology
Podcast Description
"For Sociology" is the podcast of the Kohli Foundation, featuring conversations with some of the most distinguished minds in sociology.
In each episode, we explore our guests’ academic journeys, delve into their groundbreaking research, and gain unique insights into today’s sociological challenges.
The Kohli Foundation celebrates and promotes curiosity about societies. Learn more about our mission at kohlifoundation.eu.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as social mobility, welfare states, and the challenges facing contemporary sociology, with episodes that delve into topics like the impact of early childhood policies and the decline in fertility rates in advanced countries, providing listeners with insights into critical sociological issues and theories.
“For Sociology” is the podcast of the Kohli Foundation, featuring conversations with some of the most distinguished minds in sociology.
In each episode, we explore our guests’ academic journeys, delve into their groundbreaking research, and gain unique insights into today’s sociological challenges.
The Kohli Foundation celebrates and promotes curiosity about societies. Learn more about our mission at kohlifoundation.eu.
Rory Fitzgerald on the European Social Survey: Insights and Innovations
In this episode of For Sociology, host Kevin Caners sits down with Professor Rory Fitzgerald, Director of the European Social Survey (ESS) and recipient of the 2024 Kohli Infrastructure Prize, to uncover the story behind one of the most influential social research projects in Europe.
Fitzgerald reveals the origins of the ESS, the meticulous methodologies employed, and some of the fascinating findings gleaned from over two decades of data collection across 30 countries. They also discuss crucial societal issues such as public trust, immigration attitudes, and the effects of sociopolitical change.
Fitzgerald shares personal insights from his career and reflects on the future of the ESS — including the challenges of maintaining data quality and implementing innovative survey techniques. Tune in to discover how the ESS is shaping our understanding of European societies and beyond.
Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to For Sociology 00:45 Meet Professor Rory Fitzgerald 02:15 Understanding the European Social Survey (ESS) 03:37 The History and Evolution of the ESS 06:07 Challenges and Compromises in Cross-National Surveys 08:18 Rory Fitzgerald’s Journey with the ESS 09:59 Day-to-Day Operations of the ESS 16:21 Adapting the ESS During the Pandemic 22:24 Making Data Popular: Labeling and Accessibility 22:42 ESS Usage Across Academia and Media 23:50 Noteworthy Findings from ESS Data 25:47 Convergence and Stability in European Social Attitudes 27:09 Popular ESS Modules: Attitudes Toward Immigration 28:04 Rapid-Fire Questionnaire: Personal Insights 32:10 Challenges and the Future of Sociology 38:24 Exciting Developments in the ESS 40:37 Conclusion and Farewell
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