Man demoted for Facebook comments wins case (Update)
Britain's High Court ruled Friday that a Christian was unfairly demoted for posting his opposition to gay marriage on Facebook.
Internet
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Equality laws fail to protect working women from budget cuts
The UK government has failed to apply laws that protect working women in the wake of the economic crisis, suggests a new study from Queen Mary, University of London.
Social Sciences
Aug 21, 2012
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The NBA league is more equal than the ACB
Competitiveness amongst NBA teams is more constant throughout seasons than during the ACB basketball league (Spain), which also falls after every Olympic Games. According to a study from the University of Las Palmas de Gran ...
Mathematics
Aug 13, 2012
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Women professorships low in some Scandinavian universities due to sexism
Despite a global reputation for gender equality, certain Scandinavian countries disadvantage female scholars with sexist attitudes towards 'women-friendly' work policies.
Social Sciences
Jul 16, 2012
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Charting gender's 'incomplete revolution'
A major survey of gender inequality in contemporary society has found lingering echoes of old-fashioned, "male breadwinner" values, but also evidence that men are happier when they do their fair share of household chores.
Social Sciences
Jun 27, 2012
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Courts endangering religious freedom, academic claims
Studying recent cases in the UK, USA, Canada and mainland Europe, Oxford University philosopher Professor Roger Trigg has identified a trend towards curtailing religious freedom in favour of other social priorities such as ...
Social Sciences
Jan 26, 2012
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Study shows quick way to tune your vocal cords for Christmas caroling
Looking for a few quick tips to help you better belt out Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer during this year’s Christmas caroling? BYU music professor Arden Hopkin has just the thing for you.
Other
Dec 13, 2011
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The waning of American apartheid? Residential segregation declines in U.S. metros
The ideal of equal housing opportunities is closer to becoming a reality in most major U.S. metro areas, according to a University of Michigan researcher.
Social Sciences
Sep 2, 2011
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'Resilience' of US metros measured by online index developed by UB researchers
Which U.S. metro region is most likely to come out of the next recession, natural disaster or other regional "shock" relatively unscathed? Rochester, Minn. A little more battered might be College Station-Bryan, Texas.
Social Sciences
Jul 11, 2011
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Women suffering from 'worst violence in history of modern Iraq'
(PhysOrg.com) -- Women have been left defenceless and at the mercy of militia groups in the aftermath of the Iraq war in 2003 according to research from the University of Birmingham.
Social Sciences
Jun 8, 2011
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