Smile, everyone’s sick of us.
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How parents who post about their kids do so out of pride, but can spark family conflict too.
Why did this woman, so devoted to her political cause and to her vision of a united France, chose to be burnt at the stake at the age of 19 instead of acquiescing to her judges’ directives?
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Essays On Air: Joan of Arc, our one true superhero
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Joan of Arc has been depicted as a national heroine, nationalist symbol, a rebellious heretic and a goodly saint. Forget Wonder Woman and Batman – Jeanne d’Arc may be our one and only true superhero.
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Acutely aware of class inequality and social injustice, Hardy was also a notable advocate of access to Higher Education.
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.