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I have an accent, (why) does it matter?
Languages

I have an accent, (why) does it matter?

...study carried out in the US, French-accented English was generally perceived more favourably than Arabic- or Vietnamese-accented English (Dragojevic & Goatley-Soan, 2020). So, it is not hard to see how accentism can be a proxy for other types of discrimination. Native English accents are also associated with different characteristics that can lead to discrimination....
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British Science Week
Science, Maths & Technology

British Science Week

...studying physics or astronomy? Or just want to be blown away by what is out of this world? Why not go where many have gone before and venture into some of our FREE courses on the subject?: The Sun The Big Bang The evolving Universe The Moon Galaxies, stars and planets Spend 15 minutes on Mars in our interactive or make an impact with our Meteorite interactive game! You...
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Article 1 hr 30 mins
SEND crisis: overdiagnosis - fact or fiction?
Education & Development

SEND crisis: overdiagnosis - fact or fiction?

...and improved self-worth. Yet diagnosis alone is not enough, as we need to also ensure that diagnosis is empowering and not accompanied by stigma or incorrect assumptions. Only then can we move beyond the myths and ensure all children can thrive in their education. Reference Becker, H. S. (1963). Outsiders: Studies in the sociology of deviance. New York: Free Press....
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The difference between the Mexican Wall and the Muslim Ban
Society, Politics & Law

The difference between the Mexican Wall and the Muslim Ban

...Study (ANES) asked Americans whether they favoured Syrian refugees coming to the United States. This question split the Trumpians from other Republican and Democratic candidates better than any of the many questions in the survey. You can see the strength of the relationship in Figure 1, restricted to white Americans, which controls for a person’s state and whether they...
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Managing motherhood and sports participation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Managing motherhood and sports participation

...studies have shown that having a child does not have a negative impact on sport participation at all, however this is often connected to gaining support from a partner/spouse or family and friends. Barriers to sports participation appear more negotiable for those women who can seek social support from partners, family, and friends. It has also been reported that women...
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Article 10 mins
Opening up history: anti-nuclear activism during the Cold War
History & The Arts

Opening up history: anti-nuclear activism during the Cold War

...Studies Programme at the London School of Economics (LSE), where I became interested in nuclear history. 3. What is it about your specialist area that fascinates you? I’m especially interested in the dynamics between civil society and policymaking. In my research on anti-nuclear and peace activism, it’s striking how far the actions and campaigns of individuals and...
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Citational politics
Education & Development

Citational politics

...study. In this, your choice is to either challenge or reinforce citational privilege. Smith (2021) adds a welcome empirical base to this notion of citational privilege. She identifies citations as a site of struggle for gender – racial justice. With Dominique Garrett-Scott she outlines the politics of citation in anthropology. The figures are stark. In looking for the...
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Article 20 mins
Networked practitioner: open or closed practice?
Education & Development

Networked practitioner: open or closed practice?

...study or for work, often places us in the position of sharing information or conducting activities with people we do not know. Constraining or anticipating the way information is exchanged is problematic in a digital age. Decisions about online privacy and identity are issues that affect everyone, including students using the internet for learning. In this short course,...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs