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Queerying activism through the lens of the sociology of everyday life [PDF]
, 2018 The approaching 30th anniversary of the introduction of the 1988 Local Government Act offers an opportunity to reflect on the nature of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) activism in Britain. The protests against its implementation involved some of the most
Almack, Kathryn +2 more
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the growing influence of young people's activism in UK museums and its educational implications. It draws on a five‐year collaborative programme (2019–2023) with young people of colour (16–28) in a university museum setting, focusing on a Young Collective established to address cultural inequalities.
Sadia Habib
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Foreclosing Competition through Access Charges and Price Discrimination [PDF]
This article analyzes competition between two asymmetric networks, an incumbent and a new entrant. Networks compete in non-linear tariffs and may charge different prices for on-net and off-net calls.
Lopez, Angel, Rey, Patrick
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Consumer Boycotts and Fast-Food Chains: Economic Consequences and Reputational Damage
SocietiesThe increasing avoidance of international fast-food chains is a widespread phenomenon influenced by economic, social, and political factors. This study examines the risks and implications of restaurant boycotts, focusing on their role in social justice ...
Ibrahim A. Elshaer +6 more
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Journalistic interventions: The structural factors affecting the global emergence of fact-checking [PDF]
, 2017 Since the emergence of FactCheck.org in the United States in 2003, fact-checking interventions have expanded both domestically and globally. The Duke Reporter’s Lab identified nearly 100 active initiatives around the world in 2016.
Amazeen, Michelle A.
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The absent presence of disability in British higher education
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Rates of disability disclosure are steadily increasing in British higher education (HE), with 18% of the student population having a known disability in 2023/24. It might be assumed that progress is being made with increased representation, rights and support for disabled students.
G. Koutsouris +5 more
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From an Operational Problem to an Organizational Crisis: The Case of Patiswiss Chocolate
Journalism and MediaIn the digital age, consumer complaints have become significant indicators of operational vulnerabilities, with social media amplifying their impact. Mishandling such complaints has the potential to escalate minor issues into full-scale organizational ...
Burçe Akcan, Mustafa Merdin
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Political Economy : Variability and Consistency in the Development of Worker Owned Cooperatives [PDF]
, 2006 The relationship between worker cooperatives and their social and economic environment has sparked interest among the sociological community for the contradictions and harmony typical of these interactions. However, these studies do not examine how firm
Ramon, Cris
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Many studies and initiatives are animated by the potential for science education to intervene in the climate crisis and crises of environmental degradation and disinformation. For science teachers to learn to address these issues in their classes, their teaching must expand beyond scientific facts and face controversial social aspects. Dealing
Valeria M. Cabello +2 more
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State Litigation during the Obama Administration: Diverging Agendas in an Era of Polarized Politics [PDF]
, 2014 Throughout the Obama Administration, state attorneys general (AGs) have collaborated on several high-profile political issues. To get a fuller picture of this contemporary AG activism, this article analyzes AG participation in lawsuits and amicus curiae ...
Nolette, Paul
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