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The Ethnic Minority Pay Gap

Besides the pay gap, people from ethnic minorities may find it harder to find employment in the first place, being still more likely to earn less than their white European counterparts.


The Crown Jewels of Great Britain

In all, the Imperial crown contains, 2,783 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 277 pearls, 11, emeralds and 5 rubies.


Mental Health and Men

There is a lot of debate about the true figures of mental health disorders in men, as it is thought that many go undiagnosed.


Opinion

Is the Gender Pay Gap Unsolvable?

Still the gender pay gap remains. Why?


Quibbling Siblings: How Competitive Are You With Your Sibling?

Trying to outdo your brother or sister during childhood is part and parcel of a family environment, but exactly how competitive are you and your sibling? Our recent research found that nearly 40% of UK adults still feel a rivalry with their brothers and sisters, while more than one in ten (11%) confess to feeling […]


Windrush

As the Windrush people became part of British society, they began to play a role in what it meant to be British.


History

Sociology and Fake News

Only this week, I was told that, “Russia were threatening to bomb Birmingham,” as it had been seen on social media…


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Exam Revision Tips

We are all different, and this is the main point with revising – what works for one person will not work for another.


Gender Diversity in Schools

All across the world, gender equality is becoming a big issue, with women everywhere understandably campaigning for parity in things like pay and influence. Because of this, it’s a topic that is a feature in many a lesson plan, but is it practiced in our schools? Secondary school gender inequality According to figures from the […]


Success through Peace: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Although King didn’t remove racial prejudice, his work made a massive impact in bringing global attention to the problem.


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