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Discuss: Representations of the working class
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: Representations of the working class

...working class in the media: stereotypes or accurate potrayals? Fill in our short survey and share your thoughts and memories...[Trotter's van from Only Fools and Horses] Until well into the twentieth century working class people were either invisible in fiction and drama or else shown as stereotypes: the unworthy and sometimes the worthy poor. But slowly from the 1950s...
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The law and social work in Scotland
Health, Sports & Psychology

The law and social work in Scotland

...work, from those with families affected by social deprivation to those with judges, lawyers and other members of the legal system. The tracks analyse the role of the family in Scottish life in relation to the many voluntary bodies that exist to assist and inform them, and the legal obligations of social workers. Participants from single mothers to solicitors presented...
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Audio 2 hrs 27 mins
Teaching citizenship: work and the economy
Education & Development

Teaching citizenship: work and the economy

...work and the economy' is often neglected in everyday discussions of citizenship. But a moment's reflection should demonstrate how important it is. The vast majority of us will spend the bulk of our adult lives working in some context or another, and our engagement with economic activity more generally is obvious (and not just as consumers). Many young people are also...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Discuss: Housing for the working class
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: Housing for the working class

...working class. Fill in our short survey and share your thoughts and memories...[Terraced houses in Preston, Lancs] For the working class housing has always been a problem: bad landlords racking up the rent, cramped space, dirt and disrepair. Today, it’s harder than ever to get social housing, while for those working class people who have been able to ‘buy’,...
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Internships and other work experiences Badge icon
Money & Business

Internships and other work experiences

...work experiences, you’ll begin by learning more about what an internship is and how it might differ from other forms of work experience. You’ll find out what you can gain personally and professionally, and consider the practicalities of obtaining work experience, from how to choose what’s right for you, to making strong applications. You’ll explore the virtual...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
An introduction to the Social Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the Social Work Hub

...Work Hub brings together expert-led learning in one accessible place - as this article explains...This collection of resources, including free courses, articles and interactives, has been curated to be a central hub for anyone interested in social work and social care. Whether you are thinking about a career in social work, a social work practitioner wanting to learn more...
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Article 5 mins
Changing the way we work
Money & Business

Changing the way we work

...working lives? This album explores the ways in which organisations are changing; the breaking down of traditional hierarchical structures, the increasing emphasis on self-management, customer-orientated teams, the use of technology to enable more remote working and the blurring of boundaries between organisations, as they form partnerships with each other. It also asks...
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Audio 30 mins
Discuss: Working class leisure
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: Working class leisure

...working class people. Yet working class leisure activities had thrived over the years, from music hall to football to karaoke. Doing what you can with what you’ve got has often been the watchword. And we shouldn’t forget the gendering of leisure – women’s and girls sports for example, separated off from those of men. We'd like you to share your thoughts with us...
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