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Why is it dangerous when Trump sees people as objects?
Languages

Why is it dangerous when Trump sees people as objects?

...history of American political discourse is riddled with the “thingification” of people. We have traditionally treated women, workers, immigrants and people with disabilities as less than human, as objects rather than as people. Doing so enables those with power and privilege to retain their status, since there’s the general understanding that people should be...
Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars
Society, Politics & Law

Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars

...history not only in terms of nominations and awards for black, women, transgender and young stars but also in continuing a united stance against sexual violence. Breaking the silence around sexual violence has been an important strategy for this movement. Take #MeToo, originally a campaign created by woman of colour activist Tarana Burke 12 years ago, which has in more...
Making a difference: Janet Cassidy's life as a union representative
Society, Politics & Law

Making a difference: Janet Cassidy's life as a union representative

...history testimony...Find out more about The Open University's History and Social Sciences courses Janet started working in the railway in 1986 as a Ticket Examiner on board train, starting on a six-month temporary contract which lasted almost 29 years. Based at Dalmuir, her role as a Ticket Examiner lasted for four years, before she moved on to working as a Guard. This...
Myth at the heart of the Roman Empire
History & The Arts

Myth at the heart of the Roman Empire

...history and this continues to encapsulate Roman identity today. This material forms part of The Open University course A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds... Myth at the heart of the Roman Empire A short introduction to this album. The foundation of Rome An introduction to the stories of the foundation of Rome and how these myths reinforce Roman identity even today....
Art and architecture
History & The Arts

Art and architecture

...histories... Art and architecture A short introduction to this album. The pyramid at the Louvre Architect, I M Pei, discusses the design brief for his pyramid entrance to the Louvre. English Philistines, French Sophisticates How a British King's art collection became a French King's art collection. Subversive classicism How French sculptor, Puget, nearly lost his head...
Croeso: beginners' Welsh
Languages

Croeso: beginners' Welsh

...family People introduce themselves and their family. Welsh speakers from Patagonia Two ladies from Patagonia speak in Welsh. Daily routines Two people describing what they are doing. Pastimes 1 People talk about what they like to do. Likes and dislikes Expressing your opinion and talking about your likes and dislikes. Change Listen to what has changed over the past 20...
Applied social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applied social work practice

...family and adjusting to life in a new community. The material forms part of the course K216 Applied Social Work Practice... Applied social work practice A short introduction to this album. From Home into Care Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each...
Caroline Underwood - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Caroline Underwood - Earth in Vision

...history programming has transformed over the last few decades, and the challenges it faces today and moving forward into the future...Caroline Underwood Caroline is an independent, executive producer and wildlife film consultant. For more than three decades, she has produced, directed and written for Canadian television, including award-winning documentary series and...