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57 genders (and none for me?) - Part two
Society, Politics & Law

57 genders (and none for me?) - Part two

...social media advertising. But are there also limitations and constraints in what it offers for our understanding of gender? The first point to make is that the list is not exhaustive. For example it does not include the terms 'femme' and 'butch', which are perhaps two of the most common words which LGBT+ people use to refer to their gender. Consider how it might feel if a...
Heathrow third runway: who and where will benefit?
Society, Politics & Law

Heathrow third runway: who and where will benefit?

...social and environmental impacts. The government's decisions about the airport will not only have to balance the overall costs and benefits, but also how they are spread out across the country. This article is a quick exploration of the costs and benefits of expanding Heathrow, focusing on the geographical techniques of analysis you would learn in the OU’s...
Mass surveillance will never be able to stop all known terrorists
Society, Politics & Law

Mass surveillance will never be able to stop all known terrorists

...Social media was alive with defences of freedom of speech and freedom from tyranny. And in a striking show of solidarity, the world’s political leaders were out in force too, uncomfortably linking arms. A shame that this display of support for the notion that we will not walk in fear was marred by such dreadful hypocrisy. My own response to the wind-bagging on the...
How large is the UK alternative finance sector?
Money & Business

How large is the UK alternative finance sector?

...social purpose. Incumbents are also playing catch up with their own digital investment, and are closing in on the disrupters’ lead. Meanwhile, platform failures within these growing networks are inevitable. So the question is, will the hard won enthusiasm for these platforms start to wane?” This article was originally published on the University of Cambridge Research...
The biology of loving our pets
Science, Maths & Technology

The biology of loving our pets

...social factors, influence our love for animals and our pets. What is clear though is that both humans and our mammalian pets release the love hormone, oxytocin, which helps us to feel happiness and trust, and be more relaxed in each other’s presence! See more of our Valentine's content in our OpenLearn Valentine's collection. References Brooks, H.L., Rushton, K.,...
Talking about loss: normalising grief with children
Health, Sports & Psychology

Talking about loss: normalising grief with children

...social, emotional literacy in this way equips children with coping strategies that help them manage these situations positively, not just as children, but into adulthood too. Create a safe space for emotional exploration Before introducing resources to support with grief, it is essential to create a space that feels as safe as possible, whether this is in the classroom or...
Children and young people’s participation
Education & Development

Children and young people’s participation

...Social Development, the Uganda Rights NGO Network, and UNICEF (Uganda Office). When reading this document, consider the following areas: How does this approach compare with current UK policy and practice? What points of similarity and difference can you identify in relation to diverse cultural environments? Is gender an issue? Is girls’ education singled out for special...
About Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

About Stories of Change

...will work with the interviews to write papers and design teaching materials. They will also be presented in ways that connect them all on the Stories of Change web platform. To find out more about the project please go to http://storiesofchange.ac.uk/. To listen to the interviews head over to the main Stories of Change page. [Arts and Humanities Research Council Logo]...