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Poverty in Scotland 2016: Tools for Transformation
Society, Politics & Law

Poverty in Scotland 2016: Tools for Transformation

...social security, fair work, education and local government, can be used over the next Scottish Parliament to transform Scotland toward a poverty free, much fairer and socially just society. Poverty in Scotland 2016 is published by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland; The Open University in Scotland, Glasgow Caledonian University and the Poverty Alliance, and...
Solving the care crisis with public investment
Society, Politics & Law

Solving the care crisis with public investment

...social care system and the benefits that may come from a care-led recovery. On this page, you will explore resources and video highlights from the OU Economics Seminar Series on the crisis in care. What are the benefits that may come from care-led recovery? Dr Jerome De Henau is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at The Open University, principal investigator on international...
Driven to drink?
Society, Politics & Law

Driven to drink?

...social and what does this mean for voluntary associations? ...[Illustration of deer in a bar with beer] There is often concern about the fact that we don’t seem to be able to get people to volunteer to run clubs and societies in the way that was once the case. David Cameron’s suggestion that he wished to appoint a ‘neighbourhood army’ which would consist of...
Sacred and secular: Brett Scharffs
Society, Politics & Law

Sacred and secular: Brett Scharffs

This video explores the corporate social responsibilities of business versus ethical beliefs...Transcript
Making decisions
Money & Business

Making decisions

...social context in which decisions are made can improve your understanding of others and yourself...Do you hate making decisions? Does the ability of others to make snap decisions really frustrate you? This free course will help you understand some of the processes involved in decision making. Attention to the psychology of decision making and the social context in which...
Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
What is Indigenous Psychology?
Education & Development

What is Indigenous Psychology?

...social processes in a community context are identified as ‘local knowledge’. It is believed to facilitate social change and is an essential gatekeeper for empowering local communities. The process of internalizing local knowledge is manifested in our everyday life, for example, adherence to the local customs and celebration of localised practices. The ongoing local...
Do boys need male role models?
Education & Development

Do boys need male role models?

...social behaviour. It is often argued that positive ‘male role models’ are increasingly absent from home, schools, childcare settings, and the media - and that involving more men in young men’s education and care is key to solving many of the difficulties they face. But perhaps this ‘commonsense’ view is simplistic. Is it really the case that children learn adult...
Prison Abolition in Question(s): Part One
Education & Development

Prison Abolition in Question(s): Part One

...social isolation, and austere material living conditions. They are coercive environments in which genuine treatment/rehabilitation/care cannot be provided because they are incompatible with the delivery of punishment. Additionally, pain infliction – no matter how lenient or harsh – is an ineffective means of changing behaviour. There is no evidence it works under any...