Meet the women taking on the Taliban in Afghanistan
This video explores the role that women are playing in politics in Afghanistan. This could be used for the Global Development unit (gender).The number of women involved in Afghani politics is still...
How covid-19 exposes systemic racism in America
This video from The Economist explores how the racism has affected the life chances of people, and this has been heightened with the pandemic.The video could be used for the Health unit (racism,...
‘It was like a horror film’: Sophie Walker on her stalking nightmare – and how the police failed her
This article discusses the impact of stalking on the founding member of the Women's Equality Party (WEP), Sophie Walker.
Research findings that are probably wrong cited far more than robust ones, study finds
This article examines the publication of academic research papers.
Podcast recommendation: BBC Woman's Hour
This episode from BBC Woman's Hour contains a number of segments that could be used within sociology.
The remote-working revolution: how to get it right
With the UK government considering policies that would allow many workers to continue to work from home, or at least for part of the working week, it will require a change in mindset for many...
This article contains an interview with Melanie Brown (aka Scary Spice) about her experiences of alleged domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband.
How do you convince people to have babies?
Following the article yesterday about China's decrease in its divorce rates, here is an article about how some countries (such as Russia and China) are implementing policies to try and encourage...
The number of divorces has dropped in China after a law was introduced that required couples to wait 30 days before the legal separation could be finalised.
This article discusses the idea of the 'perfect mother'.
Ian Wright: Home Truths
A recent documentary that is available on BBC iPlayer discusses domestic violence in the UK.
This article with examines the experiences of Dujuan Hoosan, an Aboriginal boy in Australia.
With the recent announcement that Bill and Melinda Gates are divorcing, this article highlights the growth of the 'silver-splitters, couples who divorce after the age of 60.
Here is another story related to demographics, this time about China.
A Shrinking Society in Japan
Here is a fascinating podcast from The New York Times about the ageing population of Japan.
A government task-force is helping to draw up guidelines about the option of flexible working for millions of people in the UK as lockdown restrictions are lifted.
The British government has cut funding to the UN population fund (UNFPA).
How rich countries are making the pandemic last longer
This video explores how rich countries are striking bilateral deals to help fund research into covid vaccines. These deals also mean that those richer countries (such as the UK and USA) have access...
This video from The Guardian follows the stories of women who are feeling pressure to have children. Countries such as Hungary have low birth rates and the government are using financial incentives...
This short clip from Channel 4 News explores misogyny in the music industry. The lead singer, Reid highlights how this led her to change her behaviour and clothes when she was performing. This...