When I talk to my white friends with non-ethnic names (the Charlottes, Lucys, and Amys of the world- I know at least 4 people with each of these names), I often realise that they’ve missed out on some of the joys and wonders of having ethnic names, that truly do enrich one’s life. So, to all non-ethnically named readers (or readers with ethnic names who would simply like to relate), here is a non-comprehensive guide to having an ethnic name…
One of the problems arising from talking about disability, is the assumption that it functions like other identities. This is not an unreasonable assumption, if you are fairly well versed in feminist issues, you can reasonably apply those ideas to trans rights issues, even if you don’t know that much about them. Disability identity is however more complicated, and without understanding these complexities having a proper discussion about ableism and inclusion is dead in the water.
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The term migration can be defined as ‘the movement of large numbers of people, birds, or animals from one place to another’ (Oxford University Press, 2021). In order to effectively answer the question, ‘should migration be banned?’ we must take into account economic, environmental, and ethical factors. Migration can vary in scale; however, this essay will discuss international migration, and the positive and negative effects it can have on a national and international scale.
… is quantitative easing. Okay granted, quantitative easing is not officially a secret – but most of you may not have heard of it before. Despite this, QE is a hot topic in the world of monetary policy. It is both fascinating and controversial. To fully explain and evaluate this ‘quantitative easing’, we must first understand the UK’s economy a little.
