Library & Cultural Services: Sociology: General Portals & Organisations

Portals & Websites

Connected Sociologies
Useful website, taking a decolonial approach to a number of important topics. Project director is Gurminder Bhambra, University of Sussex
SocioWeb
Gateway to some sociological resources on the Internet.

Centre for Labour & Social Studies (CLASS)
Left-leaning think tank established 2012 to ensure the political agenda & policy is on the side of working people
Centre for Social Justice
Independent UK think tank, offering full text access to its publications on a range of social issues.
DEMOS
"The think tank for everyday democracy". Full-text of most of its publications are available.
Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC)
UK funding body for academic research across the social sciences. Search website for current & historical research projects and associated publications
Fabian Society
Venerable left-leaning think tank, aligned with the Labour Party. Extensive Fabian Society Online Archive of its publications is maintained by LSE, including the majority of Fabian Tracts 1884-1997.
Institute for Social & Economic Research (ISER) University of Essex
NatCen Social Research
A leading UK centre for independent social research. Over 50 years’ experience of researching with society on behalf of government & charities

For the UK, see also the list of think tanks & research organisations on the Politics subject guide