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Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance
The global challenge of growing inequalities is intricately linked to the distinction made between those historically regarded as human and those who have not been. The division between ‘civilised’ and ‘non-civilised/primitive’ played a vital role in justifying the colonisation and enslavement of those who were deemed ‘lesser human’, ‘other ...
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Education & Development
When words escape control: Tourette syndrome and slurs
After the BBC broadcast a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome, the incident sparked outrage and an apology. But it also reveals a deeper linguistic question: when words cause harm, how much does intent matter?
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Neurodiversity Hub
Exploring how minds work differently and brilliantly. This hub brings together free OpenLearn courses, articles and personal stories on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
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