Senegalese police rank among the worst for brutality against protesters.
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Negative perceptions of police professionalism and corruption go hand in hand with low public trust in the police, poor marks on government performance, and citizens’ sense of insecurity.
Donors’ bodies lie covered in an anatomy lab at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen, Germany.
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The lessons students learn from dissecting donor bodies go beyond anatomy – and they try to pay that gift forward.
Sure, you can try to force people to agree with you – but respectful persuasion is something else.
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Immanuel Kant’s ideas about respect are still important today, in a world where social media and echo chambers make manipulation easy.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Yothu Yindi board member Djaawa Yunupingu during the Garma Festival in northeast Arnhem Land, where he announced his plan for a referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
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Liberal democracy has been a failure for First Nations people – a Voice to Parliament must add more weight to the scales.
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Royal women play important roles in succession disputes, such as the naming of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu’s heir.
Spontaneous memorials started appearing in the vicinity of the tower in the days and weeks after the fire.
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Designing a memorial that helps the community grieve and heal is no easy task.
Maternal care should be respectful and dignified.
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For every maternal death, there are about an additional 20 women who suffer serious injuries, infections and disabilities related to pregnancy.
Unemployed Blackjewel coal miners, their family members and activists man a blockade along railroad tracks leading to their old mine on Aug. 23, 2019, in Cumberland, Kentucky.
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The quest for significance and respect is a universal part of human nature. It has the potential to inspire great works – but lately, it has been much in evidence tearing society apart.
People’s names are an integral part of their identity, so it’s important to ensure that they are handled correctly.
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Mishandling someone’s name can lead to social exclusion and unbalanced power dynamics. Putting in the work to get names right reflects a dedication to inclusivity and respect for other cultures.
Prince Charles, accompanied by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and French president Emmanuel Macron greet one another with a ‘namaste’ in London on June 18.
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An ancient Indian greeting is replacing the handshake. An expert explains its roots and why it affirms our inter-connectedness with one another.
A ‘no mask, no taco’ sign at Chelsea Market in New York City.
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A philosopher argues that wearing masks could be tied to living up to the standards of one’s social group and recognizing that could help in persuading anti-maskers.
Many boys are taught they shouldn’t do ‘girl things’ like ballet.
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Mattel created a new line of dolls because of research suggesting kids don’t want toys ‘dictated by gender norms’ – but supplanting those norms will take a lot more than that.
Eroding civility is not just a U.S. phenomenon. We need to learn how to speak to each other, no matter what our politics.
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Eroding civility is not just an American phenomenon; it’s global. But it’s time for a return to civility as we reflect on how we will be judged and remembered when the dust of history settles upon us.
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When people talk about values what do they really mean?
Most South African police officers view their job as primarily just that -
a job and a means to survive.
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Born and raised in poor circumstances, many South African police officers find themselves in the job after original aspirations slipped beyond reach.
Respect the people in any same-sex marriage debate, but you don’t have to respect their views.
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Your ideas are not immune to criticism just because you express them with sincerity: people are worthy of respect, ideas are not.
Without loyalty, employees don’t go the extra mile that’s needed to make a business competitive.
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Breach of a psychological contract in the workplace can irreparably damage relationships and produce a number of undesirable outcomes.