I feel that religion binds you, where as spiritual being and connection surpasses all religions of time. I have often found that people that are truly spiritual are genuinely kind... Читать далее
PhD candidate, Department of Sociology, University of Cambridge. Studying knowledge production and intellectual intervention, with a thesis entitled: Positioning the Intellectual: Zizek as a Sociological Phenomenon.
What are the top 10 modern sociologists to read and why?
When addressing such a question, a few preliminaries are in order. First, How do we define Modern and Sociologists? Starting when, and by what criteria? Yet, skipping the problematics of... Читать далее
Integration tests for migrants initially started as language tests. Many countries across the world that have a large migrant intake (mostly "Western" countries) introduced these in... Читать далее
It’s remarkable how little research is available comparing the success of different countries’ immigration policies. This is partly because it is such a delicate topic, and partly because... Читать далее
Public historian, co-host of BBC2’s ‘Inside Versailles’, Historical Consultant on BBC’s ‘Horrible Histories’, author of ‘A Million Years In A Day – A Curious History Of Daily Life From The Stone Age To The Phone Age‘. @greg_jenner
What most people get wrong is that history is not the same as the past. History is a creative and inventive discipline. You are trying to comprehend and piece together what happened in... Читать далее
Associate Professor in International Relations at the London School of Economics, previously taught at Goldsmiths College and Demos. Currently completing a book entitled Anatomies of Revolution. @lseideas
As to where a revolution will happen next, I have no idea. But, I think you can look for signs. You might look for regimes that are overly reliant on a foreign backer, because if that... Читать далее
Heritage professional with specialisms in archaeology and museums. Blogger & writer.
Equality campaigner (active in promoting equality & diversity in society and heritage industry) with additional specific interests in feminism, disabilities, & gender.
Can a man be a feminist?
This is one of those questions that doesn’t have a simple yes or no answer. Before explaining, a definition is important: simply put, feminism is promoting the... Читать далее
Managing Director at the Institute of Directors. Chartered Marketer with 19 years’ B2B sales, marketing and business management experience. Previously Managing Director of TACK International Ltd. @The_IoD
What is the "glass ceiling" and why does it exist?
On conceding victory in the 2016 US Presidential Election, Hillary Clinton said to Republican rival Donald Trump: “Although we weren't able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling... Читать далее
'Do people learn?' is itself a complicated question. But assuming that learning is possible, we can indeed find ways in which some people, do learn from TV shows some things about... Читать далее
Associate Professor of Sociology, Western Michigan University. Previously: Founding Director, Centre for Gender Studies, European Humanities University. Research interests include gender, class, nation in post-socialism.
How successful were the Bolsheviks in achieving gender equality?
The answer to this question is not straightforward. It depends on how gender equality is understood, and, hence, what needs to be done to achieve it.
The Soviet vision of gender equality... Читать далее