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The social inequalities of educational attainment and the problems of transition from school to work were dominated under the reign of New Labour Government.... New Labour not even bothered about that factor that along with the white students were some (African Caribbean and Asian) exceptions....
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In today's post-industrialized period in which issues in the production setting have been more or less resolved, inequalities still exist not only within the realm of a working-class condition but also in the general patterns of human life.... An understanding of class is hence best incorporated in an attempt to explain social inequalities.... Without such a position, non-pursuers of the concept of the class would not be able to explain social inequalities systematically....
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David Snowden, dementia in Alzheimer's disease takes center stage.
The World health Organization (2007) classifies at least five types of dementia in Alzheimer's disease.... Snowden studied every nun in that community that had the same health care provided, living situation and income status.... David Snowden writes about a pilot study he had among the nuns in Mankato, Wisconsin associating educational level and age-related disabilities.... The book offers a wealth of practical findings: why building linguistic ability in childhood may protect against Alzheimer's; which ordinary foods promote longevity and healthy brain function; why preventing strokes and depression is key to avoiding Alzheimer's; what role heredity plays; and why it's never too late to start an exercise program; and how attitude, faith, and community can add years to our lives....
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Snowden studied every nun in that community that had the same health care provided, living situation, and income status.... David Snowden writes about a pilot study he had among the nuns in Mankato, Wisconsin associating educational level and age-related disabilities.... These findings include a) Better language abilities are linked to lower dementia risk; b) Diet and exercise are linked to healthy aging and longevity, and c) A positive attitude decreases the risk of age-related problems....
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This article critically looks at varied feminist theories that have evolved in the last two decades within sociology.... The paper "Debate on Sexual Inequality" argues why men hold the most powerful economic and political positions across the globe, what theorists from functionalists, conflict theorists, symbolic interactionists, and feminist groups would offer to make this situation more gender-equitable....
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Literature review
The author of this book review "Savage inequalities" focuses on the literally thrilling book by Jonathan Kozol.... According to the text, the book is so daring and impressive in the author's attempt to throw light onto one of the most important social systems of each society – education....
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"The key debates Surrounding Cultural Policy in Relation to the Cultural Value" paper aims at critically analyzing the key debates surrounding cultural policy in relation to cultural value, social exclusion, and academic approaches to cultural policy.... hellip; Cultural policy is a subject of debate since supporting one industry or class of people by the government may lead to dissatisfaction with the other (Hesmondhalgh 2013, 123)....
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Literature review
… The paper “Social Determiners of Good health” is a fascinating example of a literature review on social science.... health is a major subject in contemporary society following its impacts on the population.... In the discussion by the Australian Institute of health and Welfare (2010), being healthy entails the absence of disease or medical risk factors.... The paper “Social Determiners of Good health” is a fascinating example of a literature review on social science....
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Literature review