What is The Social Contract?
The unwritten 'social contract' keeps society functioning, as Jon Pike explains Jon Pike. Jon Pike has been staff tutor with The Open University since 1998, specialising in political philosophy.First...
View ArticleThe Big Question: Can there ever be a classless society?
Last week's Big Question studied the formative years of Karl Marx. It was the years that saw Marx in Paris (1843 to 1845) that he began to develop his ideas on what would become the cornerstone of his...
View ArticleFeminist History And Women's history
Professor Anne Laurence explores women's role in the past in this article on feminist history. Professor Anne Laurence. Anne Laurence is Professor of History at The Open University. First published on...
View ArticleWatching Indian School: Girl talk
Billie Kokhbar finds that, in spite of cultural differences, South Asian and European schools face similar issues with regard to sex education, gender stereotypes and internet dating. Billy Khokhar....
View ArticleIs flexibility the mother of invention?
Enterprising mums are choosing to leave employment behind and start their own business. Is flexibility the mother of invention? Dr MariaLaura Di Domenico. Dr. MariaLaura Di Domenico is a lecturer in...
View ArticleA step too far? Body troubles, gendered lives
Kath Woodward suggests that Rachida Dati's five-day maternity leave should probably be a cause for concern Professor Kath Woodward. Kath Woodward is an Emeritus Professor and was Professor of Sociology...
View ArticleEquality, identity and saying no to the EU
A look at the 'No2EU, Yes to Democracy' campaign in the run up to the European elections Dr Jason Toynbee. Jason Toynbee is senior lecturer in media studies at The Open University. First published on...
View ArticleDebate: Equals
The forum visitor "allmenandwomenRuseless" issued a call to equal arms The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content & channel team: bringing you the finest in free, online learning since 1999. First...
View ArticleThe hidden issues of IT development in Ethiopia
In the developing world, the intention of making computer access available to everyone is not without its challenges... Alex Little. Alex was a web developer, application programmer, and developer in...
View ArticleSocial care, social work and the law
The law and aspects of the legal system have a massive impact on the lives of social workers, from defining policy and procedure to the actual process of day-to-day working. This album presents an...
View ArticleAdapting to climate change: can we improve our happiness?
Sargon Nissan asks if climate change adaptation can help solve issues of happiness and well-being Tejas Ewing. Tejas Ewing is Carbon Markets Coordinator for the New Economics Foundation.First published...
View ArticleRestoring social justice by tackling climate change
Can we remove social inequality by addressing environmental challenges? Ruth Potts. Ruth Potts is Campaign Manager for The Great Transition at the New Economics Foundation.First published on Mon, 19...
View ArticleThe effect of climate change on public policy
Anna Coote looks at the future of social policy in a low carbon future Anna Coote. Anna Coote is Head of Social Policy at the New Economics Foundation.First published on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 as The effect...
View ArticleTransforming equality to fight climate change
Andrew Simms draws attention to the urgency of climate change and argues that redistribution and a rise in equality is essential for us to meet the challenge Andrew Simms. Andrew Simms is Policy...
View ArticleFair's fair: How do you define fairness?
The coalition claims that their financial plans are "fair" - but defining fairness philosophically can be as hard as achieving it economically... Professor Derek Matravers. Derek Matravers is...
View ArticleWhat children and young people say
This free course, What children and young people say, looks at how practitioners and other adults talk to children and young people, and considers how this influences what they tell us. It identifies...
View Article99Rewind: Women, power and influence in Wales
How far has the world lead the Nartional Assembly For Wales has given in female representation been replicated across wider Welsh society? Sandra Betts Borland. Sandra Betts Borland is an Associate...
View ArticleGiving the jury a fair hearing
Has the idea of a jury of your peers had its day? Professor Gary Slapper. Professor Gary Slapper is visting professor at The Open University. First published on Mon, 21 Oct 2013 as Giving the jury a...
View ArticleHow equal is your equality?
Equality is possible but only if the West gets used to living on less, writes Steven Primrose-Smith. Steven Primrose-Smith. Calling himself the UniCyclist, Steven Primrose-Smith last year completed a...
View ArticleNew Pride: How Belfast embraced its LGBTQ population
How Northern Ireland moved on from the homophobia of a sectarian past. Professor Laurie Taylor. Laurie Taylor was formerly professor of sociology at York. He presents BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed and...
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