By Laura Minor, Lecturer in Television Studies, University of Salford
Unlike America’s ‘trailer trash; stereotype, the distinctly British term 'chav’ specifically targets perceived vulgarity, lack of sophistication and failures of proper femininity.
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By James Cooper, Associate Professor of History and American Studies, York St John University
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20 2025. At that point he will become the first US president since Grover Cleveland – 130 years ago – to serve two non-consecutive terms, having lost the White House only to regain it four years later. In securing four more years in the Oval Office, Trump now has the opportunity to not just be a controversial figure, but to become a historically consequential president as well.
The eminent historian,…
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By Caroline Elbra-Ramsay, Deputy Head of School, Education, Language and Psychology, York St John University
Feedback is a big part of the Strictly Come Dancing experience. Every week, after performing their dance, each professional-celebrity couple waits breathlessly to hear what the four judges made of their routine. Will it be “fab-u-lous” or a “disaster”?
As a feedback researcher and an avid Strictly fan, I listen closely too. Feedback…
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By Alex Walker, Lecturer in Sports Therapy, University of East London
Lee Brown, Senior Lecturer, Strength and Conditioning, University of East London
When it comes to fitness, most workouts place the focus on building strength and definition in your muscles. But our muscles aren’t the only structures in our body that help us lift, run and do most of our daily tasks.
Our tendons are a key but overlooked component of our musculoskeletal system – serving an equally important role as our muscles in our ability to move.
Tendons are made up of collagenous fibres which give them their exceptional tensile strength – the amount of stress they can withstand…
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By Pin Lean Lau, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Bio-Law, Brunel University of London
Fitness apps have revolutionised the way we approach health and exercise. They provide users with the ability to track their workouts, monitor their progress towards fitness goals and share achievements with a like-minded community. However, these benefits come with significant privacy and security risks, particularly regarding the disclosure of users’ locations.
Recent articles in the…
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By Holly Furneaux, Professor of English Literature, Cardiff University
I’ve researched the rare moments of intimacy during war, when enemies see the humanity in each other and forge unlikely friendships.
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By Rachel Stuart, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Deviant Identities, Brunel University of London
Anora, or Ani as she prefers, is a a young New York stripper who meets and marries the son of a Russian oligarch. But this film is not a fairytale and there is no happy ending. But neither is it a tragedy.
I have studied female webcam performers and how they engage in webcamming as a form of sexual commerce. I saw a lot of similarities between the women I interviewed and Ani. Smart and tough, choosing to engage in sexual commerce as an economic option when few other choices were available.
Ani (Mikey Madison)…
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By Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Kingston University
There are nearly 5.5 million businesses in the UK. It may come as a surprise, however, to learn that most of these (about 4.1 million) are not employers. They might be, for example, the sole traders we call to fix our leaky roof or the freelance workers providing support to bigger firms.
Of the remaining 1.4 million UK businesses that employ staff, most are micro and small businesses (meaning they have…
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By Michael J. Socolow, Professor of Communication and Journalism, University of Maine
Historical examples abound of American news consumers being presented with verified facts about controversial figures or events, only to have the excellent journalism have little to no effect.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image A police officer aims at protesters in Maputo, Mozambique, November 7, 2024. © 2024 AP Photo/Carlos Uqueio On Thursday in the heart of Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, Angela was preparing lunch for her 5-year-old son when the tranquility of her home was shattered by the sound of gunfire from the streets. Within seconds, her apartment was filled with the acrid sting of tear gas, fired by the police deployed to disperse peaceful protesters.Angela told me that she instinctively shut the kitchen door, grabbed her son, and sought safety under the table. She began to pray.…
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