Social science was used in a state inquiry into social injustice. This includes a review of information services, analysis of policy and program outcomes, and identifying the social and economic impact of racial inequity.
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Racist policies are making remote Aboriginal communities sick. At least three communities in Central Australia have levels of uranium in drinking water that exceed health guidelines, with dozens more not meeting good quality.
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Continue reading “Empathy in Youth Work”“Empathy is vital in understanding the needs and issues facing young people, and it is important to recognise the potential they have.”
Common law does not require people are given access to an interpreter but legal cases show that use of interpreters does not always lead to an accurate and fair presentation of evidence in court. This is especially problematic for Indigenous Australians who speak diverse languages that don’t necessarily translate well through the mouths of a poorly trained interpreter.
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This week’s social science quote on social protest comes from Argentinian Marxist revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara de la Serna (14 May 1928 – 9 October 1967). “If you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine” is printed on posters, t-shirts, and mugs, and often quoted. Did Guevara really say this? Not quite.
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Today’s social science quote is from philosopher Dr Cornel West, on social justice.
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The social science quote of the week is about building more tolerant and just societies. It’s also the last post for 2014!
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Your Social Science Quote of the Week is by Sociology Professor Professor Danielle Allen.
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