My life, as well as the lives of others around me, have been constantly dictated to by the social environment and the intricate way in which society has developed and progressed. My interest in Sociology was sparked off at a lecture that was held by the influential author, Owen Jones. His ideas about the Marxist theory and how our futures were determined by individuals in positions of power, but more importantly how we can overcome this, awakened in me the curiosity to learn more about sociological influences that affect our daily lives. The way in which we have all been affected in many different subtle ways and my increased ability to examine this, has motivated me to want to know more about Sociology, and therefore the world around me