I have been running the Braunton Sociology group for several years now. We established early on that we did not want to set up a group to do examinations or even a GCSE or A-Level course. I do aim it about A-Level, but I know my students very well. We only wanted to study the subject for interest and pleasure.

We have looked at:

• Democracy
• Teaching in the 21^st century
• Theoretical approaches to the family
• Freedom of speech
• Has social media influenced the balance of power
• What is artificial intelligence
• Modern day slavery

In general, our meetings include a Powerpoint and lots of discussion. Occasionally I ask attendees to read something beforehand. Sometimes this discussion is quite topical – are strikes morally right, or will artificial intelligence change society?

I am willing to give anyone who asks access to my Powerpoints. I have many, but some of the topics are listed above.

There are many more - just ask via my contact form for these or any other support with starting or running your Sociology interest group.