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Eslanda Robeson and the Black Radical Tradition: advocacy and activism after LSE
No full textEslanda Robeson’s work on anti-fascism, decolonisation, race liberation struggles, global south solidarity, and gender politics made her a threat to racist and colonial governments in her time, writes Ikenna Acholonu. It is a meaningful moment to revisit the contributions of Eslanda Robeson in the years after her time as an LSE student
Global fields and migration regimes: citizenship by investment
No full textIn the past decade, scholars of international migration have made remarkable strides in unpacking the complex infrastructures that channel cross‐border mobility by investigating the operation of profit‐oriented migration industries and the regulatory tussles of multilevel migration governance. However, little work has combined the insights of both to reveal how they interact to facilitate or inhibit the growth of particular migration regimes. This article integrates the two strands by reconceptualizing them as part of the same global field, which offers resources for exploring how the struggle for profit intersects with competitions over regulatory capital. It clarifies these dynamics through a case study of the sale of citizenship to wealthy individuals. Focusing first on the involvement of regulatory capital in the competition around economic capital, it shows how and with what outcomes countries and firms cooperate or compete in the system, leading to program resilience or risks. Then turning to the involvement of economic capital in competitions leveraging regulatory capital, it reveals how global powers can influence the citizenship policies of other countries and how third powers dominate in different ways, impacting program growth and profitability. The upshot offers greater traction for examining the limits of state sovereignty and reveals how migration regimes are produced within uneven global playing fields structured by fundamental doxa
The fall of the Maxwell empire
No full textThis is a ‘raw case’ which draws on a number of independent reports on Robert Maxwell’s business practices and flotation of Mirror Group Newspapers, videos and other secondary material to examine the rise and fall of the Maxwell empire. It can be used to teach how corporate governance in the UK has developed since 1990, the role of auditors and directors, the significance of pension funds in the capital markets, developments in pensions law, and the strengths and risks of a ‘productive narcissist’ CEO
auticon: promoting a neurodiverse workforce
No full textauticon is a social enterprise that employs autistic individuals as technology consultants, leveraging their unique skills to drive innovation. As the world’s largest employer of autistic consultants, the company not only provides meaningful job opportunities but also advocates for neuroinclusion in the workplace. This case study examines auticon’s impact on employees and client organisations, highlighting the advantages of embracing neurodiversity for enhanced productivity and social change. The case study demonstrates how inclusivity can yield significant social and economic benefits, while also pose some challenges for management
What will society think about AI consciousness? Lessons from the animal case
No full textHow will society respond to the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) could be conscious? Drawing on lessons from perceptions of animal consciousness, we highlight psychological, social, and economic factors that shape perceptions of AI consciousness. These insights can inform emerging debates about AI moral status, ethical treatment, and future policy
Planning and programming for a government-hosted mass-gathering event in India: the 2019 Prayagraj Kumbh Mela
No full textIndia has a long tradition, going back to colonial times, in which governments play host to multi-week Hindu festivals, known as melas. In 2017, the newly elected head of Uttar Pradesh’s state government decided the 2019 mela in Prayagraj was to be more than a usual one: the experience of attending would be as magnificent as possible for as many as could attend. This would be a Kumbh Mela, a major focus for regional and local development in the state. Cleanliness would be a major goal, and preparations would get underway 18 months ahead of the event. This case is broadly about managing a programme of major projects in government in preparation for hosting a mass-gathering event – one that turned out to be the largest human gathering ever on the planet
The love principle
No full textHumans have a huge capacity to fall in love and celebrate that capacity in poetry and song. Yet, how does one understand the evolutionary function and stylised psychological mechanism of love? In this entry, we describe a general principle of love as juxtaposed with greed: we propose that while greed is an attempt at grabbing what we want from a position of dominance, love is an attempt at getting what we want via submission. Humans choose dominance when they perceive they can and love when they perceive they must. We formalise these ideas into a ‘Love Principle’ that offers social scientists a means of studying that most mysterious of motive forces, the counterpoint of greed, the greatest joy in our souls, and the most glaring omission in economists’ models of people: our capacity to love
Global, regional, and national prevalence of adult overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
No full textBackground Overweight and obesity is a global epidemic. Forecasting future trajectories of the epidemic is crucial for providing an evidence base for policy change. In this study, we examine the historical trends of the global, regional, and national prevalence of adult overweight and obesity from 1990 to 2021 and forecast the future trajectories to 2050. Methods Leveraging established methodology from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study, we estimated the prevalence of overweight and obesity among individuals aged 25 years and older by age and sex for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2050. Retrospective and current prevalence trends were derived based on both self-reported and measured anthropometric data extracted from 1350 unique sources, which include survey microdata and reports, as well as published literature. Specific adjustment was applied to correct for self-report bias. Spatiotemporal Gaussian process regression models were used to synthesise data, leveraging both spatial and temporal correlation in epidemiological trends, to optimise the comparability of results across time and geographies. To generate forecast estimates, we used forecasts of the Socio-demographic Index and temporal correlation patterns presented as annualised rate of change to inform future trajectories. We considered a reference scenario assuming the continuation of historical trends. Findings Rates of overweight and obesity increased at the global and regional levels, and in all nations, between 1990 and 2021. In 2021, an estimated 1·00 billion (95% uncertainty interval [UI] 0·989–1·01) adult males and 1·11 billion (1·10–1·12) adult females had overweight and obesity. China had the largest population of adults with overweight and obesity (402 million [397–407] individuals), followed by India (180 million [167–194]) and the USA (172 million [169–174]). The highest age-standardised prevalence of overweight and obesity was observed in countries in Oceania and north Africa and the Middle East, with many of these countries reporting prevalence of more than 80% in adults. Compared with 1990, the global prevalence of obesity had increased by 155·1% (149·8–160·3) in males and 104·9% (95% UI 100·9–108·8) in females. The most rapid rise in obesity prevalence was observed in the north Africa and the Middle East super-region, where age-standardised prevalence rates in males more than tripled and in females more than doubled. Assuming the continuation of historical trends, by 2050, we forecast that the total number of adults living with overweight and obesity will reach 3·80 billion (95% UI 3·39–4·04), over half of the likely global adult population at that time. While China, India, and the USA will continue to constitute a large proportion of the global population with overweight and obesity, the number in the sub-Saharan Africa super-region is forecasted to increase by 254·8% (234·4–269·5). In Nigeria specifically, the number of adults with overweight and obesity is forecasted to rise to 141 million (121–162) by 2050, making it the country with the fourth-largest population with overweight and obesity. Interpretation No country to date has successfully curbed the rising rates of adult overweight and obesity. Without immediate and effective intervention, overweight and obesity will continue to increase globally. Particularly in Asia and Africa, driven by growing populations, the number of individuals with overweight and obesity is forecast to rise substantially. These regions will face a considerable increase in obesity-related disease burden. Merely acknowledging obesity as a global health issue would be negligent on the part of global health and public health practitioners; more aggressive and targeted measures are required to address this crisis, as obesity is one of the foremost avertible risks to health now and in the future and poses an unparalleled threat of premature disease and death at local, national, and global levels
3190 End-of-life dementia care: a qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of minority ethnic and economically disadvantaged communities
No full textBackground Dementia is a leading cause of death globally. However, people living with dementia are often underrepresented in specialist palliative care services. Existing research on palliative care for people with dementia frequently fails to include people from minority ethnic groups and those living in poverty. Aims This study explored the experiences and perceptions of end-of-life dementia care among underserved groups in England. The study also investigated how ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic status influence these experiences. Methods Ten workshops were conducted, involving 29 Experts-by-Experience (EbE) with professional or personal experience of caring for people living with dementia from disadvantaged communities. Qualitative data from these workshops were analysed thematically. Results The findings highlight cultural, socioeconomic, and systemic barriers to accessing quality end-of-life care. Participants noted pervasive fear, stigma, and mistrust surrounding dementia and end-of-life care. Financial concerns were frequently described as major drivers of inequities in care. Conclusions This study reveals that individuals from minority ethnic and disadvantaged communities face significant challenges in accessing equitable, high-quality end-of-life dementia care. Future research should co-create culturally sensitive interventions with these communities to address disparities in care