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Homeless people could avoid life-saving services, if there’s a risk of deportation
It’s crucial to decouple shelter and other basic goods from migration control says Dr Tendayi Bloom.
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Economics explains discrimination in the labour market
Discrimination in the labour market exists in many forms: the 'glass ceiling', ageism, racism, and so on. This free course, Economics explains discrimination in the labour market, will help you look at this problem from a new perspective: through economics. You will learn how economists have tried to understand what drives this distortion of the...
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The Real Wonder Women
Take a look at 60 of the world's most influential and pioneering women and the impact they made over 100 years.
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Yes, we still need International Women's Day
The belief that somehow International Women's Day is marching down the paths of long-secured victories is misplaced, say Rose Capdevila and Lisa Lazard
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Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars
This weekend the Oscars brings to the end an awards season dominated by the post-Weinstein movements to address sexual harassment and gender inequality. But, says Julia Downes, there are limits to speaking out.
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Britain’s dark history of criminalising the homeless
How will the current anti-homeless laws and strategies affect the increasing number of people with no fixed abode? Victoria Cooper and Daniel McCulloch explore current and historic legislation affecting the homeless.
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Sylvia Pankhurst: The Expert View
Professor Mary Davis explores the life and achievements of Sylvia Pankhurst.
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Money & Business
A short guide to the Customs Union: An OpenLearn watching brief
Want to understand the question of being inside or outside the European Customs Union - and why it matters? Our collection of short videos will help make things a little clearer.
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Should we tax robots who replace humans in the workplace?
Could the taxation system provide a solution to the rise of automation?
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Approaching the break up of Britain?
What does the geography of the referendum vote tell us about the (increasingly dis-) United Kingdom?
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Children are at risk from junk food advertisements on social media
Unethical online advertising is a significant factor in the growing child obesity crisis, says Mimi Tatlow-Golden, Amandine Garde and Elizabeth Handsley.
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Education & Development
What do Europe's new data rules mean for children online?
We're only weeks away from the General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR] coming into effect - and it's not entirely clear what it means for children. Sonia Livingstone & DaYoung Yoo wonder if greater clarity is generating more confusion.