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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sex and the Natsal surveys – how do you compare?
During 2021, as part of a research enrichment public engagement grant from the Wellcome Trust, we are developing several Open Educational Resources (OERs). Specifically OERs derived from the National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal).
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Society, Politics & Law
Lesbianism and the criminal law of England and Wales
There has never been a specific criminal offence of lesbianism – but does that really mean that women have never been prosecuted for same-sex relationships? This article separates myth from reality.
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Society, Politics & Law
The 2001 Glasgow NHS Medical Secretaries Grading Dispute
This is an account of a dispute which took place in the Glasgow North East NHS Trust in the early 2000s, involving a group of women workers who would not normally have been viewed as among the most militant and determined of trade union members.
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Society, Politics & Law
Remembering Stuart Hall
Stuart Hall (3 February 1932 – 10 February 2014) was a cultural theorist and Professor of Sociology at The Open University from 1979-1997. We remember him with these articles and video clips.
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Education & Development
Little white lies: Whiteness, reflexivity, race and criminology
Why is it important for White people to talk about Whiteness? Rod Earle, a senior lecturer in youth justice, explores this in relation to racism and criminology…
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Society, Politics & Law
Three Tort law cases you should know
From issues with your neighbour activities to Katie Hopkins getting in to deep legal water on Twitter, check out the stories of three extraordinary torts in these short animations on law.
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Society, Politics & Law
Six lessons that the Trump presidency can teach us about international relations
This podcast looks at some of the key developments of the Trump presidency and what they can tell us about international relations, and how we can use international relations theories to make sense of international issues.
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Society, Politics & Law
Stay together: Can LBGTQ+ and older couples show the way to a lasting love?
Who knows what makes for happy relationships? Increasingly, it looks like same-sex couples might have the secret...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
No sex please, we're British!
There have been major changes in sexual attitudes over the years, but what are the views of the ‘average’ British person in terms of sex? Try our sexual attitudes interactive 'No sex please, we’re British!' to see how your views compare to the majority.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Rhyw ac agweddau rhywiol ym Mhrydain
Mae agweddau rhywiol wedi newid yn sylweddol dros y blynyddoedd, ond beth yw barn person ‘cyffredin’ ym Mhrydain am ryw? Rhowch gynnig ar ein cwis rhyngweithiol am agweddau rhywiol i weld sut mae eich safbwyntiau yn cymharu â'r mwyafrif.
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Nature & Environment
Rocky relations: Why an isolated rock in the Atlantic is a sought after and contested place
Rockall is an uninhabitable granite islet situated in the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies within the exclusive economic zone of the United Kingdom and is claimed by the UK as its territory. As Dr Gerry Mooney explains, this claim is not recognised by its neighbours.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Advance Care Planning (ACP ) - Discuss, Decide, Document and Share
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the process of thinking about, documenting and sharing one’s wishes, beliefs, values and preferences for one’s future care. This process is often captured in a document called an advance care plan. The plan and the conversations around it can be used to help align and coordinate care around these preferences. This ...