Dealing with the disability benefit system can be highly stressful.
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Perpetual uncertainty and changes to the way disability benefits work take a heavy toll on claimants.
A woman holding a Roma flag, at a protest in Lety, Czech Republic, the site of World War II Romani genocide.
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Racist stigmatisation of Roma as socially ‘unadaptable’ has a long history across Europe.
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A history of inequality and division in society has reinforced a sense of separation – and it has benefited the far right.
Make sure you’re a good citizen.
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Plans for China to rate its citizens for their trustworthiness have been depicted as uniquely Chinese. Don’t be so sure.
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There is enormous pressure on young people to strive, perform and achieve. And the data indicate that many are struggling to cope.
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We’re wildly off base when it comes to guessing crime rates and other important social matters, because we focus on the negative.
Simple living in a complex time – is a return to frugality the key to happiness?
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William Isdale speaks with Emrys Westacott about how living simply can bring happiness in an increasingly complex world.
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Governments gently cajoling people towards better life choices is only one side of the nudge theory.
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Historically, there have been numerous cultural manifestations of austerity that shed light on its enduring appeal.
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Students are encouraged to participate, not just to learn.
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A society which values people with dementia is one that values people in general – something we should be running towards, not away from.
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It matters who a person drinks with and where.
Employers should be doing more to support breastfeeding mothers.
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Employers must do more to support breastfeeding mothers who return to work.
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Research finds genes account for 50% of differences in social mobility.
Universities portray campus life as idyllic, but may be missing an opportunity to truly connect with students.
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Universities could dramatically transform their role in society through better use of social media
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A universal basic income would enable people to embrace the gig economy and give them greater leverage in the jobs they choose.
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In a highly individualistic world where work prevents us from spending time with friends and family, a universal basic income could change society.
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Research has shed new light on whether we prefer policies that would benefit ourselves or our descendants.
Money is affecting our children more than we like to admit.
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If we really want social mobility, we need to talk about family privilege.
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Too many older people are restricted from receiving state help for their care needs.