Society
Considering Religion and Feminism
As French MPs recommend banning religious symbols on grounds of gender equality, Running in Heels looks at whether feminism and religion can really be reconciled.
Obesity and Advertising
Europeans are getting bigger – literally – and the associated costs are spiralling. RIH explores whether it is time that governments stepped in more to help ‘nudge’ behavioural choices.
The Girl’s Guide to Homelessness
Probably the most famous homeless person in the US, Brianna Karp tells us about becoming a spokesperson for the issue.
Addressing the Problem of Prostitution
Extreme abuse, violence, trafficking and misogny: Running in Heels investigates prostitution and those who seek it.
Poverty in Europe: The European Third World?
2010 is the ‘European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion’. We look at how widespread poverty is across the continent.
The Mafia in a Nutshell
Running in Heels delves into the murky realms of the Sicilian Mafia to give you the low down on the centuries old organisation.
Time to Stop Monkeying Around with Medical Research?
Animal research may hit the headlines less these days, but it is very much still happening. Running in Heels takes a closer look at a complicated and divisive issue.
French Commission Backs Veil Ban
A report states that requiring women to cover their faces is against the French principles of secularism and equality.
Meritocracy and the Grandes Ecoles
The élitism that these institutions perpetuate can only serve to alienate sections of society that already feel excluded.
J’accuse: The Amanda Knox Affair
Judicial errors, a lack of serious evidence and media overexposure are only a few of the issues that cast doubts on the verdict.
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