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
Doing Sociology
Website with interesting blog posts and other resources from an Indian perspective
SocioWeb
Gateway to some sociological resources on the Internet.
Transforming Society
Useful blog from Bristol University Press/Policy Press with current coverage of (mostly UK) social issues

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