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Why good childcare provision is important for gender equality

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Why good childcare provision is important for gender equality. For many families, this means it is more economical for one parent to give up work than it is to pay for full-time childcare. WHY RESEARCHING GENDER EQUALITY IS IMPORTANT. She is interested in how government policies promote or hinder gender equality in society. “We

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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The application has since been taken up by lots of agencies, including the Council for Environmental Equality at the White House. I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I was interested in geography, sociology, history, psychology and political science.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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We come from a variety of backgrounds including microbiology, human geography and theology,” says Dr Andy Jones, the theologian in the group. The scientists spent time getting to know farmers in the research area, understanding their points of view and learning about the economic pressures they experience.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Geography Geographical information systems (GIS) – This article introduces students to a wide range of people who use GIS in their jobs, then students can learn how to use GIS software to visually display data with maps. Economic geography – Professor Sarah Hall is studying the effects of Brexit on financial services.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. Davis has been working with Ashley Benítez Ou, a geography PhD student at the University of Connecticut, and their research has revealed significant differences in access to opportunities between different districts in Cusco.

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From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities

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While technology can be an equalizer, access to opportunities is often determined by gender, race, economics, ability, and geography. STEM Next Opportunity Fund is committed to ensuring that every child and every family has an equal opportunity to access and benefit from the possibilities that computer science has to offer.

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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Maryland is a state defined by its history and its geography. In these spaces you had Indigenous communities, European settlers, indentured servants, and enslaved Africans all engaged in a changing socio-economic landscape.” Making them accessible for research, education and exhibitions is equally important.”. BECKY’S TOP TIP.