Stop Australia’s Lifetime Ban of Refugees
This coming Tuesday 7 February 2017, Australia is set to introduce a lifetime ban on refugees who arrive by boat.
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How Does Social Change Happen?
The concept of social change involves a transition in society from one state to another, within a specific point in time. The level of change, and whether this change has a profound effect on a society, depends on a complex interplay of actors, actions and organisation.
Continue reading “How Does Social Change Happen?”Decision-Making Among Childcare Workers
Dr Sally Holland is a former social worker who is now a researcher on childhood and child welfare. Continue reading Decision-Making Among Childcare Workers
Society
Today’s social science post comes from sociologist, Peter Berger, from “Invitation to Sociology.”
Social Science of Helping Others
Sociology and psychology studies show that supporting people by complementing their knowledge and talents has better outcomes in comparison to times when we impose our help upon others. This applies with parenting, between couples, and in times of conflict involving strangers.
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Impact and Value of Social Science
Social science research provides impactful outcomes to the economy
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The Science of Compassion
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Social Science Aiding the Future
Postgraduate students discuss how social science can improve the future
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Mapping Language
An Australian social science website catalogued over 1,000 local languages from Papua New Guinea. Continue reading Mapping Language
Social Science in Multidisciplinary Research
The Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University says the social sciences have an important role to play in society, especially through multidisciplinary research.
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