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Pollution in Asia
In recent weeks, a toxic combination of weather patterns and industrial air pollution (from farming practices to factories) has resulted in some of the worst air pollution on record in parts of...
Being 'Self-Partnered'
Emma Watson recently described herself as 'self-partnered', to describe her relationship status (if there is a need to do just that). She explained that as she approaches her 30s, she found herself...
British government take lead on violence against women and girls
This article explores how the UK government has become one of the biggest funders of programmes to help prevent violence against women and girls.
Election Fever
It was announced last week that there would be a General Election in the UK on 12th December.
Poverty Maps
Another article from The Guardian looking at a Victorian example of a 'poverty map'.
Troll Factory
Facebook recently announced that they had removed a number of accounts in Africa linked to a Russian troll factory.
Knife Crime in the UK
Could better support for students at risk of exclusion in schools reduce knife crime?
Church Connection
Another article that could be used for the Beliefs in Society unit exploring how technology, such as social media could increase the number of people attending church.
How the internet changed cooking
Here is an article that could be used for the Media unit or even within Health examining the use of the internet to promote cooking and food.
Technology in India
India is one of the world's largest internet users, with approximately 630 million having access to online services.
Having children is a Western priority, Swansea uni study reveals
Swansea University have found that men and women living in Western countries, such as the UK are more likely to prioritise having children with a partner than people living in the East.
Extinction Rebellion Protests
Protests have been taking place around the world by people from different backgrounds in support of extinction rebellion.
A-Level Sociology Results for 2019
Here are some data charts analysing key features of the 2019 A-Level Sociology results.
Attainment Gap Widens for Disadvantaged GCSE Pupils
A useful article here for Education which explores new data on on attainment by GCSE students.
The 'Like' Button
Here is an interesting article from BBC News about the use of 'like' buttons on social media platforms such as Facebook.
Child Labour
A number of countries have been accused of making little progress in tackling the use of children in the procurement of materials and manufacture of goods.
London Bus Attack
A group of teenagers have been arrested over a homophobic attack on a female couple in London.
Sure Start closures
Sure Start Centres were launched 20 years ago as part of the Labour Party's programme to support the wellbeing of children before they start school.
Package Free Shopping
Another article that could be used for the Global Development unit about package free shopping.
Climate Change and Human Health
The following article highlights some of the impacts of widespread climate change and human health.