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Vernacular memorialization in the military:personal acts of remembrance at RAF Thorpe Abbotts
No full textIn September 2017, an archaeological excavation at RAF Thorpe Abbotts (also known as Station 139) uncovered 7 identification 'dog' tags belonging to airmen of the United States Army Air Force (USAAF). It is the thesis of this article that these were purposefully buried by individuals within the 100th Bomb Group (Heavy) as acts of remembrance. Alongside the dog tags were a number of other artefacts, including coins, bottles, and a canteen cup. These likely formed the material culture of self-developed grieving rituals established by the primary group responsible for the deposition of the dog tags
British Character and the Treatment of German Prisoners of War, 1939–48
No full textThis book examines attitudes towards German POWs held captive in Britain, drawing on original archival material including newspaper and newsreel content, diaries, sociological surveys and opinion polls, as well as official documentation and the archives of pressure groups and protest movements. Moving beyond conventional assessments of POW treatment which have focused on the development of policy, diplomatic relations, and the experience of the POWs themselves, this study refocuses the debate onto the attitude of the British public towards the standard of treatment of German POWs. In so doing, it reveals that the issue of POW treatment intersected with discussions of state power, human rights, gender relations, civility, and national character
Science, faith and the climate crisis
No full textThe Earth's climate is changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilisation through human-induced global warming, yet public reactions to this scientific truth remain dissonant. Inspired by a 2019 conference, Moana Water of Life, this book showcases the challenges and potential fruits of an open dialogue between stakeholders to navigate the critical challenges to planetary health caused by the climate crisis.
Inviting participants to contribute 'in their own voices', this book cuts across real-life insights, ranging from researchers from the Pacific Islands Region on the front line of devastating water surpluses and shortages, to the thoughts of leading climate change and Earth scientists, social scientists, educators, faith leaders, theologians and activists who are offering practical solutions to the problem. By highlighting this collection of inspiring stories at the local and global levels, the authors offer a vision of hope for communities in the future to communicate, adapt to change and ultimately resist further deterioration of the planet's health.
All royalties from this book are being donated to the Red Cross in the Pacific Island Region
Is Lennie a monster? A reconsideration of Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men in a 21st century inclusive classroom context
No full textOf Mice and Men remains a staple text in schools in both the United States and United Kingdom, where both neuro-typical and disabled pupils encounter it. The character of Lennie has learning difficulties and also – as identified by some researchers – exhibits many characteristics of autism. Although the novella is hailed as a modern classic, there are aspects in Steinbeck’s portrayal of Lennie as un-human, ‘othered’ from the other characters in the book and demonised as animal-like that merit challenge if they are to be encountered in the modern classroom. This study asks, ‘If Lennie is a monster, what does that mean for pupils’ understanding of autism and intellectual disability both inside and outside the classroom?’ It considers the portrayal of Lennie from within its origins in the Eugenics movement of the 1930s, the effect of reader sympathies with George in the final action of the book and the moral effect of the ‘Briseño’ factor, used in Texas to decide on a prisoner’s suitability to face the death penalty. The importance of teachers’ awareness of disability issues and language when teaching texts of this kind and of the positioning of texts within the disability awareness curriculum is discussed
Working with unhappy children who are young carers
No full textNearly a quarter of a million children in England and Wales are caring for a relative. Figures from the ONS (Office for National Statistics) suggest 244,000 people under 19 are carers - about 23,000 are under nine years of age. This is likely to be “the tip of the iceberg” and an underrepresentation of the true picture. Young people across the country grow up caring for family members or adults who are ill, disabled or involved with drink or drugs. However, the work that these young carers do can often go unnoticed. This chapter aims to raise awareness of young carers, to help identify these young people, the responsibilities they take on, and how we can do our best to support them, help them to have bright futures, and smile again
Working with unhappy children who have adverse childhood experiences
No full textAlcoholism causes physical and emotional health problems. The person with alcohol and/or drugs addiction experiences the brunt of the physical problems, but people who are close to them often share the emotional side effects of the person’s addiction. Family members of alcoholics can experience anxiety, depression and shame related to their loved one’s addiction. Family members may also be the victims of emotional or physical outbursts. A person addicted to alcohol may try to shield their family from the impact of alcohol abuse by distancing themselves. Unfortunately, isolation does little to protect family members from the financial and emotional side effects of alcoholism. Neglect can also have a negative impact on loved ones. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism can have devastating impacts on families. Children of alcoholics may be at risk for academic and psychiatric problems. Therapy and counselling can aid families affected by alcohol abuse issues
Am I different? Social identity, difference, exclusion and the (un)happiness of the black and minority ethnic child
No full textThe demographic shift in Britain over recent years is more apparent in our schools than anywhere else; with changes in racial, cultural, religious and linguistic diversity all contributing to making these schools different from what they used to be. The way that educators (in particular) respond to these changes can have significant impact on the happiness and well-being of children from these diverse backgrounds. A positive or negative response can affect the happiness, self-esteem and academic success of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) children. It is often said that childhood is the happiest time of our lives, with happiness conceptualised as a relatively stable positive affective trait that underscores life satisfaction and subjective well-being. Children’s well-being and happiness is thus an increasingly important area of interest in practice, and especially for policy and research, with governments becoming more interested in monitoring and measuring children’s well-being to inform policy
Borderline personality traits in attractive women and wealthy unattractive men are relatively favoured by the opposite sex
No full textMen and women reliably differ on the importance of certain criteria when considering romantic relationships. From an evolutionary perspective that explains sex differences in mating effort and parental investment, men should prioritise attractiveness and women, wealth. Personality traits also signal important information about relationship potential with those of the dark triad facilitating short-term relationships. However, the function of vulnerable dark triad traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and secondary psychopathy in relationships remains relatively unexplored. Even though interpersonally tempestuous, individuals high in these traits might be alluring in that they offer a thrilling relationship for the short-term, so long as they are also physically appealing. Across two studies, we examined sex differences in partner preference judged on attractiveness in relation to BPD and secondary psychopathy across short- and long-term relationship contexts. Men were willing to engage in relationships with attractive women high in BPD traits, while women compensated low attractiveness for wealth in long-term dating, and did not desire secondary psychopathy in any relationship. Results show that women are more astute in mate preference, avoiding troublesome or financially challenged men who are time and economically costly, and men more readily engage in potentially turbulent relationships
Being mathematical
No full textAshley Compton, Gerry McNally and Mary Pardoe discuss their experiences of joining in one of the regular #beingmathematical twitter discussions
