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Is Tinder changing the way the world dates?
Society, Politics & Law

Is Tinder changing the way the world dates?

...out of dating - apps like Tinder introduce a new set of worries...[Graffito on a wall: I saw you on Tinder] A 2015 article in the New York Post argued that mobile dating apps, such as Tinder and its many clones, are ultimately ‘tearing society apart’ by drastically changing the way young single adults in Western society seek and pursue romantic and sexual partners. A...
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The women of the Gorbals’ Campaign for Social Justice, 1923
Society, Politics & Law

The women of the Gorbals’ Campaign for Social Justice, 1923

...out more about The Open University's Social Sciences courses Background In Leeds in 1918, a young munitions worker, Lily, “in a fit of despair” took the life of the son she loved, by drowning him in the bath. She was sentenced “to be hanged” for murder (The Weekly News, 10 February 1923). However, as she was pregnant, the sentence was reduced to imprisonment for...
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Article 10 mins
What is Law?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Law?

...out the first step in our series '12 Introductory Steps to Law' to find out more about law and equity. ...This audio, a short animation and the questions that follow them, comprise a Step in the series ‘12 Introductory Steps to Law’. You should listen to the audio, watch the animation and then attempt all the questions. Click on the player below to start the audio in...
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Video 10 mins
Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It
History & The Arts

Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It

...out more about them? This free course, Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It, will guide you through some of the most important speeches and scenes from one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies...Do you enjoy watching Shakespeare's plays and like the idea of finding out more about them? This free course, Reading Shakespeare's As You Like It, will guide you through some of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Working with diversity in services for children and young people
Education & Development

Working with diversity in services for children and young people

...out their place in the world, because it's a really important part of growing up is figuring out where you belong, who you are, how you fit in, what you contribute, how others see you. So that's what we try and offer. MAN Hello. RECEPTIONIST Hiya. MAN I'm here to see Alia please. ROCIO CIFUENTES [VOICEOVER] We also provide services which are targeted at refugees and...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Careers education and guidance
Education & Development

Careers education and guidance

...out of the 14–19 phase. It does not try to turn you into a specialist careers adviser, but aims to give you the competence and confidence to provide students with informed help and to refer them to specialised information and guidance when they need it. Find out more about studying with The Open University by visiting our online prospectus...Careers education and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
When two worlds collide: achieving wisdom in online groups
Science, Maths & Technology

When two worlds collide: achieving wisdom in online groups

...out more about The Open University's Design courses and qualifications. Watch the animated version of the comic below, to see the distinctions between both worlds and how effective we can be when we work together in groups. Transcript Disclaimer: The views expressed in the videos and the graphic novel are those of the author and not of The Open University. Find out more...
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Video 30 mins
How does nature tell the time?
Nature & Environment

How does nature tell the time?

...out live us. Not only that but it will see numerous of generations live and die - the tree. [Cathy and tree] Trees have been growing on earth since before the human population arrived. This tree is 400 years old, which means that it survived not only the Great Plague which devastated the human population in the 17th Century, but also two World Wars and the 1987 hurricane!...
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