Society
Evgenia’s Battle
Arrested four times in the past month and subjected to continuous attacks by the police. Her crime? Protecting the environment in Khimki, near Moscow.
Age Angst: Happy Now?
Are we experiencing a new twenty first century malaise? Age Angst in all its manifestations is what happens when we associate happiness with a certain age.
Advertising Abortion
We unpack the debate surrounding the recent TV infomercial about abortion. Is advertising abortion a positive move that will encourage safe sex and good family planning, or will it trigger irreparable damage to society’s moral code?
The Modern Monarchy
Long gone are the days of hereditary political power – however as some of the wealthiest, influential and iconic families in Europe, what is the role of royalty in the modern age?
Spain: The Value of the World Cup Win
Spain’s historic victory cannot be underestimated, with consequences sure to affect much, from the country’s morale to the future of the WAG.
Tackling UK Knife Crime
The UK government’s policies on tackling knife crime won’t effectively prevent such crimes from taking place, some anti-knife crime campaigners believe.
Language Love
“Everyone speaks English” are three words we hear all too often, but do English speakers really need to learn a second language? And what are the benefits if we do?
The Impact of the WAGs
Little did they know at the time that WAG would become part of modern lingo and effectively something women aspire to. But is the impact of the WAGs a step backward for feminism?
Workaholics Anonymous
Some of us work to live. Others live to work. Is to appropriate or not to ask if there is such a thing as being a workaholic? Should it be considered a problem?
The New Underclass Nobody Wants
Globalisation has given rise to a new social group that threatens to change the image of a successful Europe.
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