The structure of our society is the very source of its social class inequality: The Corporation as a social institution and what that means for capitalism.
Article by Ella HenshawPhoto by Jakub Zerdzicki on UnsplashSociety has always been structured to promote the growth of the elites, both financially and influentially. Social institutions are structurally designed in favour of the ruling class, meaning the rule of the...
Social Responsibility or self-interest in disguise?
Article by Hayato Masuda Photo by Sean Pollock on Unsplash We live in the world where few corporations earn more than the governments of many nations combined in Today’s capitalist society. Their significant presence in the world allows them to have large influence on...
The Global Gender Debate: From Backlash to Understanding
Article by Taeeun KimPhoto by Tim Bieler on UnsplashHave you ever wondered why discussions about gender are stirring up heated debate all over the world? From school and work to politics, terms like “gender ideology” are not always positive, but they often provoke...
2024 Blog Prizes
Article by Dr Maisie TomlinsonPhoto by Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash Our Global Social Challenges students this year were learning and writing across contemporary topics that were both varied and interconnected, including Ageing Populations, Inequalities, Environmental...
Capitalism and Climate Change: How our current economic and social system are detrimental to our future kids
Article by Thijs Jozef Willem Schmidt image: The BASF factory at Ludwigshafen, Germany, pictured on a postcard in 1881. Courtesy Wikipedia Capitalism’s unfulfilled demand for growth has unleashed environmental forces that are spiraling out of control,...
Does Capitalism Pose a Bigger Threat or Helping Hand to the Environment and How?
Article by Matthew Hill BaptistaPhoto by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash Ever since its origin, capitalism has grown in power and therefore its impact on the environment both positively and negatively. Through its drive to increase profitability it can damage the...
Fighting on the Frontlines for the Climate Emergency, but No One is Listening: Why women are the face of environmental activism
Article by Polly BartonPhoto by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash “Women must see that there can be no liberation for them and no solution to ecological crisis within a society whose fundamental model of relationships continues to be one of domination.” (Ruether 1975) These...
How Corporations Could be Destroying our Planet and Using Us to Do It.
Article by Daisy MardellPhoto by Frugal Flyer on Unsplash As consumers, we often feel it’s our responsibility to change our spending habits to tackle the climate crisis. We are urged to go vegan or vegetarian, to ‘shop sustainably’, to use public transport, but don’t...
The Invisible Power: Is Corporate Power Excessive in Modern Society?
Article by Sichang LiPhoto by Maria Gavrilova on Unsplash The appearance and services provided by these social corporations make people’s lives more convenient. For instance, we can use Facebook to socialize with others in a more fancy way rather than just calling...
Less is More: Is degrowth the solution to climate change?
Article by Toby BowesPhoto by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash Global climate change is upon us. As the temperature of the planet fast approaches the agreed-upon tipping point of 1.5° above pre-industrial levels, it is undeniable that action against global warming needs to...
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