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African Caribbean religions and the problem of representation
History & The Arts

African Caribbean religions and the problem of representation

...De Brosses to describe African religions in general. In doing so De Brosses extended the term fetishism to African people, cultures and traditional religions by placing this term in opposition to the European Enlightenment ideal of rational thought and to the Catholic Christian dogma of idolatry (Böhme, 2014). As reported by Böhme, fetish gradually replaced the concept...
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The Odyssey: List of characters
History & The Arts

The Odyssey: List of characters

...adult at the opening of the Odyssey. The first four books of the Odyssey tell of his journey in search of news of his father. The goddess Athena is the daughter of Zeus and Mētis (‘Wisdom’ personified); she is associated with strategic thinking, tactical warfare and handicrafts. In the Odyssey she supports Odysseus. The suitors of Penelope take up residence in...
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Free online courses for refugees
Society, Politics & Law

Free online courses for refugees

...adult refugees - A Council of Europe Toolkit. Legal advice and support GOV.UK - Find a legal aid adviser (England and Wales). Search for a legal adviser or family mediator with a legal aid contract in England and Wales. GOV.UK - Find an immigration adviser. You can get immigration advice from an immigration adviser if you need help with getting permission to stay in the...
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"That's so gay!" Homophobic language and school
Languages

"That's so gay!" Homophobic language and school

...adults and their freedom from bullying, harassment and discrimination. How well teachers manage the behaviour and expectations of pupils to ensure that all pupils have an equal and fair chance to thrive and learn in an atmosphere of dignity and respect The extent to which leaders and managers have created a positive ethos in the school How can a school address these...
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Stamford College
Education & Development

Stamford College

...adults.’ Using OpenLearn courses to support the delivery of the Business BTEC is preparing students for their next steps. ‘We focus on careers, not courses at Stamford College,’ says Caz, ‘it's all about getting them ready to go into the workplace or to university. ‘Our students want to go out and open businesses, or they want to work in business. We can teach...
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Understanding interstrand crosslink repair in Drosophila
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding interstrand crosslink repair in Drosophila

...adult progeria), patients have a defect (mutation) in the WRN gene (see fig2). Werner syndrome is characterized by the appearance of premature aging, therefore used as a model for understanding normal ageing process. In addition research into ICL repair mechanism enhances the understanding of cancer therapies that rely on ICL induction, such as genotoxic chemotherapy...
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Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey

...adult services. I also taught for The Open University and delighted in the variety of my work, which included teaching, practice tutor roles and delivering residential schools, which were large, a real thrill and great fun. Gradually, despite enjoying my various work roles, I began to be a bit more worried about everything, doubting myself and feeling muddly. I was overly...
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Five ways you can tell if your child is ‘normal’
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five ways you can tell if your child is ‘normal’

...adults. A practical tip: It can be helpful to get feedback from others if you are worried about an aspect of your child’s development. But this can be tough, because no one wants to hear negative comments about their child. However, some of the best people at helping you determine whether your child is similar or different to their peers, is an experienced teacher or...
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