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The comfortable majority
The state has a duty to protect the most vulnerable, and sometimes these efforts seem to run counter to the interests of society and the community at large. We should be careful when we talk about society and community, not to mean us, the comfortable majority. [John Burnside]
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Folk Devils and Moral Panics
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It’s Just Not Acceptable Any More
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Mating intelligence
Creativity is a trait that women find attractive in a mate, and mating motives enhance actual creative ability in men. For men, artistic accomplishment for visual art is related to sexual success. These tendencies clearly have an evolutionary basis, and the fact that prestige in the arts is not the only factor suggests that the genetic advantage rather…
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Neds rule
Neds (self identified) more widespread than might be expected for what is usually a perjorative term. In fact, often perceive themselves as popular and respected in schools! Disengagement from education is more important than class – middle class Neds not uncommon! Although minority groups may reclaim perjorative term eg queer, negro as a means of…
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Dangerous status dogs
Dangerous “status dogs” differ from other dogs equally large/powerful because they are perceived in particular communities as potentially vicious. Owning one can be seen as a pragmatic adaptation to status deficit in a street centred culture. Buy a pitbull cross – instant status, simply through the implied potential for violence. Highly associated with criminal record.…