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Sylvia Pankhurst: The Expert View
Society, Politics & Law

Sylvia Pankhurst: The Expert View

...socialism. It was this question above all others which led to a major and irreversible split within one of the most important of the women's suffrage organisations, the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU, commonly know as the Suffragettes, founded in 1903). This split mirrored the ideological rift with her mother, Emmeline, and elder sister, Christabel, the founders...
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What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?

...social media. Alternatively, they may get really interested in a subject at school or have a hobby that they want to turn into a career. Other goals may include travelling, setting up a small business or starting a relationship. Whatever their personal interests, having aspirations gives them a direction for their future lives. [Young people watching the waterfront view...
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Can we overcome cyber-fatigue to secure ourselves online?
Digital & Computing

Can we overcome cyber-fatigue to secure ourselves online?

...interact with technology as a whole, not simply competence in step-by-step technical procedures. Yes, we need people with solid technical skills, but that’s only one, albeit important, aspect of a competent global cybersecurity workforce. In fact, changing our approach to cybersecurity means changing our mindset. Effective cybersecurity depends not just on technical...
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5 reasons why exercising outdoors is great for people who have dementia
Health, Sports & Psychology

5 reasons why exercising outdoors is great for people who have dementia

...social stimulation, levels decrease significantly. The decline that follows is usually steep and leads to rapid deterioration of the individual. Care home residents, in addition to cognitive impairment already present, are likely to quickly develop co-morbidities that require multiple medications; significant limitations in carrying out day to day activities including...
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The European Union and the impact on mixed nationality relationships in northern Finland
Society, Politics & Law

The European Union and the impact on mixed nationality relationships in northern Finland

...Social life of Stories: Narrative and Knowledge in the Yukon Territory. London. University of Nebraska Press. Erikson, E. H. (1980 [1959]) Identity and the life cycle, New York, W. W. Norton. Jenson, M. D. and Snait. H. (2016). When politics prevails. The political economy of a Brexit. Journal of European Public Policy 23(9):1302-1310. Ottaviano, G., J. Pessoa, T. Sampson...
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Art history: modern and contemporary
History & The Arts

Art history: modern and contemporary

...social structure of the Art-world developed. This material forms part of The Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture... Abstract Expressionism in New York 1 In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. Abstract Expressionism in New...
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English: Language of opportunity
Languages

English: Language of opportunity

...social divisions that can be caused when only certain groups of people are given access to English. This material forms part of The Open University course U214 Worlds of English... English in Indian schools In Bangalore private schools teach English whereas most state schools teach in the local dialect. English in science In science English is currently the language of...
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Falling hard: Why do Americans love pumpkin so much?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Falling hard: Why do Americans love pumpkin so much?

...social influence at play. Sure, pumpkin spice is good, but so are chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, apple cinnamon and caramel. But when your Instagram feed is filled with friends wielding their first pumpkin spice lattes of the season, or when everyone in your 2pm coffee break group decides to go for one, you’re probably more likely to get one, too. Social conformity is...
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