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Social construction and social constructionism
Society, Politics & Law

Social construction and social constructionism

...out what we mean by social construction, and I want to ask Esther if there are other examples in relation to social policy where social construction can be seen having that sort of implication. Esther Saraga Yes I mean I think what's so interesting about the example that Gail's just given is how subtle that difference is, and that's quite hard sometimes for students to...
The problem with crime
Society, Politics & Law

The problem with crime

...out of copyright: Duration: 19 '7 "The Trongate, an old street, is very picturesque - high houses, with an intennixture of gable fronts towards the street. The New Town is built of fine stone, in the best style of the very best London streets at the west end of the town, but, not being of brick, they are greatly superior." SEANDAMER But within fifty years this image had...
Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
The law-making process in England and Wales
Society, Politics & Law

The law-making process in England and Wales

...out leaflets, and finding tiny babies to kiss. They need to persuade us that they’re the best person for the job of representing us in Parliament. BYSTANDER: Vote for Danny, yeah? WOMAN ON BENCH: Who’s Danny? DANNY: Parliament comes from the French word for Parliament. You’ve not researched this hugely, have you? Leave it, I’m working. Now, like the Lord of the...
‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?
Nature & Environment

‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?

...burned for energy. Biofuels, therefore, can be carbon neutral. They can contribute to energy security for countries by reducing dependence on fossil fuels – oil, gas and coal – which may otherwise have to be imported from another country. The degree of economic uncertainty under which food and agricultural businesses operate in the global economy has thus heightened,...
Developing your skills as an HR professional
Money & Business

Developing your skills as an HR professional

...out this new learning (action). In practice, Kolb argued that most of us are stronger in one or more of the stages of the cycle than in others and that this presents challenges to managers who want to learn effectively from experience (Kolb, 1976). Later, Honey and Mumford (2006) developed a widely used learning styles inventory designed to help individuals to identify...
Accessibility and inclusion in digital health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Accessibility and inclusion in digital health

...out to help what are some of the issues that each project helps address? Discussion A Place of Welcome This project is in an area of high social deprivation. The project reaches out to the following: people who live in social housing people with fewer educational qualifications people in lower income groups people of different ages including older people. The location of...
Supporting older people with learning disabilities and their families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting older people with learning disabilities and their families

...out, regardless of the precise wording used, the term can become a label that unhelpfully ‘sticks’ to people, prejudicing how they are treated by services and limiting the opportunities available to them. As Ben highlighted in the example he gave from his own practice, practitioners need to engage with the person and their needs and take a reflective and critical...
Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

...out more here cpdstandards.com/research. By participating in this high profile research, you will be contributing to scientific knowledge about adult skill development and how we can develop successful future careers. Participation is confidential, voluntary and we will not pass on your details to others....Week 1: Threat landscape: Introduction - CORY DOCTOROW Hi, I'm...