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Affirmative Consent In the United States: from Controversy to Convention

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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 air pollution impacts the health benefits of cycling and walking

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When it comes to exercise and physical activity, how does air pollution impact health? Being active outdoors through cycling and walking may come with health benefits, but are these benefits washed away thanks to increased exposure to air pollution? In this article, the authors explore just that and also raise important questions along the way. 

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Public health and alcohol policy in Scotland

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What steps have been taken to better align public health objectives with alcohol policy in Scotland? What types of policy interventions are at play, and are they effective in meeting government aims?    Check out the abstract below, and then click through to the main article to learn more:  Local Alcohol Policy Implementation in Scotland: Understanding

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The burdens of Celiac disease on quality of life for youth

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How do young people deal with the burdens of Celiac disease? How do the experiences of 10-19 year old’s differ from children and adults?  In this article, the authors explore just that and also raise important questions along the way.  Check out the abstract below, and then click through to the main article to learn

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Celiac disease and social stigma for men: UK context

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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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Fashion During COVID-19: Australian Context

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Fashion during COVID-19: What impact did COVID-19 have on the Australian fashion industry? How did the industry respond and what steps should it take next to better protect itself against such crisis in the future? In this article, the authors overview the ramifications of the global pandemic in the Australian context, and offer insights from

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Social Science Bites

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Social Science Bites is a podcast series worth bookmarking. Hosted by David Edmonds, the podcast series is a feast for the ears, and a nice break away from engaging with academic research through research articles alone. Here, you have academics sharing insights from their research, and in the process the research comes alive. There is

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Discard Studies: Wasting, Systems, and Power

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Discard Studies: Wasting, Systems, and Power, by Max Liboiron and Josh Lepawsky, examines relationships of people and power across social worlds, and it is available to access and read for free, thanks to Creative Commons licensing: click here to find Discard Studies: Wasting, Systems, and Power. Discard Studies: Wasting, Systems, and Power, by Max Liboiron

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