What does it mean to be ‘ideal workers’ in the garment sector of Bangladesh? How does gender-based discrimination impact garment worker experiences? What is wage theft and how is it actioned against workers? In this article, the author addresses these questions and more by drawing on interview data, including from factory owners, managers, as well […]
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Looking for a resource to help make connections between people, places and things, across global supply chains? Followthethings.com is a resource to keep in your back pocket. A spoof shopping website, Followthethings.com operates with a focus on trade justice activism. In this way, content on the website examines the hidden yet very real social, political,
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When it comes to social change impacting government policies, what role do activists play in the process? In this article, the author explores this and more, by tracing newspapers and legal documents, to show how social movement activists create change over time. The article explores affirmative consent advocacy in the United States, specifically drawing on
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How is whiteness upheld in the London Metropolitan Police Service? How are the careers of white officers managed differently than others? What is institutional racism and how does it manifest within the organization? What are the consequences for those who do not fit the established mold? And where does the ‘myth of meritocracy’ come into
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When it comes to leaving home, what factors play a role in determining decisions of young adults? Where do social forces, such as social class, age, gender, and ethnicity feature into decision making processes? In this article, the author’s explore these questions in the context of young immigrants in Canada. Check out the abstract below,
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When it comes to the visual communication strategies behind campaigns on refugees, how do refugee-serving organizations navigate the politics of representation? In particular, how do their social media choices (Instagram, as example) land on the ground? Check out the abstract below, and then click through to the main article to learn more: Visual bordering: How
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You may have heard of the gluten-free diet. In addition, some readers may be familiar with dietary trends related to cutting gluten. However, they may be less familiar with Celiac disease, or with exactly how high the stakes are for people required to stay away from gluten for their overall health and safety. Although Celiac
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Misinformation is on the rise–even more so since COVID-19–but how is it defined, where does it come from, and how can it be squashed? Ever come across “what I eat in a day” videos? In this article, the authors explore how misinformation in wellness and health spreads in places you might not expect – and
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When it comes to television journalism, how does gender-based bias impact representations of women? If you’re interested in this question, here’s an article you may enjoy. In this study, the authors turn their attention to a specific context in Portugal to reveal how assumptions about gender, as well as language and workplace environment, play into
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What is the circular economy, and how important are clothing repair practices in the process? What are some key barriers that might impact how individuals engage with their clothing, opting to repair items that need mending, in the first place? In this article, the authors explore clothing repair practices in the context of Canada and
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