Falling out of love: what impact does falling out of love have on our sense of self? In this article, the authors explore this question and more. Check out the abstract below, and then click through to the main article to learn more: Lost without you: the Value of Falling out of Love Peer-reviewed research […]
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When it comes to corporate power in global fashion and apparel supply chains, much attention is paid to the role corporate actors play in negotiating contracts. In particular, the role of brands in supporting key stakeholders to uphold labour rights and worker safety through corporate social responsibility (CSR). In this article, the authors zoom in
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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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What impacts do for-profit stakeholders have on international development? In this study, the authors turn their attention to the UK and the business of development to explore how outsourcing funds and programs to for-profit agencies and consultants plays out across the aid sector. Check out the abstract below, and then click through to the main
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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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How important is energy efficient housing when it comes to working towards net zero carbon targets? In this article, the authors examine different energy service models for improving decarbonisation of housing, and whether any hold potential to be scaled up to help accelerate the path to net zero. They turn to the context of the
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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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What does social inequality have to do with formal education? Well, a lot. Far too often, research has shown how educational systems work as tools to reproduce social inequality. In this article, the authors draw attention to how this plays out in the context of elite universities in Chile. In particular, they focus on privilege
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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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