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Social problems: Who makes them?
Society, Politics & Law

Social problems: Who makes them?

...human need – adequate accommodation – which results in homeless people experiencing deprivation, misery and suffering. The appeal is to a sense of social justice. In the second case, the problem of homelessness is perceived as a threat to everyday life: homeless people clutter city streets, are a health risk, prevent ‘normal’ people going about their daily...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Extinctions at World Heritage Sites aren't just environmental disasters
Nature & Environment

Extinctions at World Heritage Sites aren't just environmental disasters

...resource economist at the University of British Columbia, Canada. "And Asian demand represents a huge incentive for totoaba overfishing. As long as it continues, this problem will not end". But besides the environmental impact of illegal species extraction, these activities also harm the people living in affected regions. In Belize, for example, illegal fishing combined...
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Article 5 mins
George at Asda – What makes clothing ownership and use sustainable?
Money & Business

George at Asda – What makes clothing ownership and use sustainable?

...Resource Action Plan (WRAP) around 30% of all unwanted clothing is thrown in the bin and ends up in landfill, even though all of these items still have some value. We all change shape and size, simply wear-out our clothing, and like to adapt to changing fashions so feel special in our clothes. Avoiding throwing things away when we have finished with them, so they don’t...
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Article 5 mins
Mental health: Tips for mates
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Tips for mates

...tremors, drowsiness, weight loss/gain, tiredness, headaches, stiff muscles, clumsiness, confusion, - and that's just for starters! If they do suffer, be supportive. This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in Wales. You can learn more and find courses, articles and other activities on the collection's homepage....
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Article 5 mins
Mass production and the consequent devaluation of our clothes
Nature & Environment

Mass production and the consequent devaluation of our clothes

...resource depletion. Addressing these challenges requires multi-stakeholder action plans. But as consumers, how can we reconnect with our clothes and thus limit the negative effects of our fashion consumption? Could we stop buying so much and try to buy fewer pieces that we really love to wear? Some high street retailers seem to be encouraging this, such as Jigsaw with...
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Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?
Society, Politics & Law

Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?

...systems thinking growing, we are doing all we can to provide people with opportunities to learn about how it works and what it can do to help. We have created this hub as part of that response, to showcase some of the many teaching resources we have developed over the years. You can learn more about the history of systems thinking at The Open University in this article....
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Article 10 mins
South Asian heritage as a facilitator for developing identity and community
Education & Development

South Asian heritage as a facilitator for developing identity and community

...of values, traditions and customs can strengthen the heritage to transform into a community with a specific focus on preserving the heritage through living practice and social interaction. South Asian identity is supporting South Asian communities to thrive, and to celebrate their glorious heritage which is both a resource for knowledge and an option for healthy living....
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Language and thought: introducing representation
History & The Arts

Language and thought: introducing representation

...Humanities...Language and thought: Introducing representation: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: discuss basic philosophical questions concerning language and thought understand problems concerning language and thought and discuss them in a philosophical way...Language and thought: Introducing representation: 1.1 Introduction - One of...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs