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What is ‘JewFace’?
Professor Bryan Cheyette on the history of the portrayal of Jewish characters
Counting sexual partners
Does your sexual history matter, and is it relevant whether you’re a man or a woman?
How many people have Britons slept with?
Professor Cath Mercer on asking people about their sexual histories
Political symbols at work
Should we be free to wear any political symbol at work?
‘Bring your whole self to work’?
What does the phrase mean and where does it come from?
The 'digital pound'
Would you swap cash for a central bank digital currency?
What is a Central Bank Digital Currency?
Former Bank of England economist Dan Davies on how a digital version of cash might work.
Lawyers: 'lefty' or right?
The debate around so-called 'lefty lawyers'. What's behind the use of the phrase?
‘Lefty Lawyers’: where does the phrase come from?
When did people start using the phrase ‘lefty lawyers’ and why?
Is reality TV stereotyping black women?
A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny.
What is ‘Misogynoir’?
The origin of the term that describes a particular kind of prejudice faced by black women
Trans kids and schools
How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.
What is ‘social transitioning’?
What are the impacts of a young person wanting to be treated as a different gender?
The National Anthem
The debate about whether we should sing God Save the King.
Patriotism and ‘progressive activists’
How does a small but outspoken group influence the debate about UK national identity?
Culture wars in Europe
Surrogacy in Italy, feminism in Spain, and culture wars activism across borders.
'Black Out' performances
Are stage shows aimed at black audiences inclusive or divisive?
What is the ‘white gaze’?
What does it mean, and where does the idea come from?
Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?
Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments
Why are statues such flashpoints in the culture wars?
Statues: tearing them down or putting them up, why so they make people so angry?
Misgendering and Hate Crime
Exploring the debate around gender, pronouns, and Scotland’s new hate crime law.
How does the law handle misgendering?
Amid arguments about misgendering and hate crime - what does existing UK law say?
A history of Eurovision and politics
Eurovision is meant to be apolitical, but over the years it’s been caught in controversy
Eurovision and Israel
The war in Gaza prompts calls to boycott this year’s song contest.
Racism and the countryside
The UK countryside is very white, but is it racist?
Homosexuality and "sin"
The clash between the rights of LGBT people and freedom to express Christian views.
What is “minority stress theory”?
Exploring the idea that people in minority groups experience unique forms of stress
Should cyclists stay in their lane?
Cyclists shaming drivers online, fights over bike lanes and the politics of pedal power.
The Highway Code
How well do you know the rules of the road?
Are ‘kidults’ a problem?
Are young people refusing to grow up, or just enjoying harmless escapism?
When do you become an adult?
Marriage, kids, and the history of our ideas about adulthood