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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What are the connections between ‘risk’ and ‘gender’ in interventions related to climate change in Bangladesh’s coastal regions? When it comes to women and climate change, what are the implications of framing women as uniquely ‘vulnerable’? In this article, the author examines climate change adaptation through a particular project in the context of Bangladesh’s coastal
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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 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 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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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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Who funds media, and how do the interests of funders impact media functions? Who sets the agenda? What’s the relationship between donor aid and private investment in media development? In this peer-reviewed research article, the authors explore these questions in the context of Ghana, and beyond. Check out the abstract below, and then click through
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What role does the media play in supporting conspiracy theories? What causes some people to be more susceptible to conspiracies? In this article, the authors explore conspiracy thinking and the media, in particular right-wing media. Check out the abstract below, and then click through to the main article to learn more: Conspiracy thinking and the
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