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Reclaiming symbols and spaces: social innovation made in (Southern) Italy

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Reclaiming symbols and spaces: social innovation made in (Southern) Italy

Students of social innovation[1] know only too well the power of symbols and stories. Those who look for innovative solutions to complex, wicked social problems face, first, the challenge of conceptualising and clearly explaining to others the very social evil they are trying to address. This is usually no trivial matter: the way we consider… Read more

The academy and everyday sexism: can we ‘undo’ gendered biases?

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The academy and everyday sexism: can we ‘undo’ gendered biases?

To female students and faculty members alike, sexism in academia is often a big, uncomfortable elephant in the room. The problem is a complex and multifaceted one, but two aspects are particularly worthy of attention. The first concerns inclusivity and the actual access of women, as well as other historically discriminated against categories, to high… Read more