Showing results for "Tolerance" in Politics & Social Sciences

Marriage equality has surged across the country. Closet doors have burst open in business, entertainment, and even major-league sports. But as longtime advocate Michelangelo Signorile argues in his most provocative book yet, the excitement of such breathless change makes this moment more dangerous than ever.

Why is the genome of a salamander 40 times larger than that of a human? Why does the avocado tree produce a million flowers and only a hundred fruits? Why, in short, is there so much waste in nature? In this lively and wide-ranging meditation on the curious accidents and unexpected detours on the path of life, Daniel Milo argues that we ask these questions because we’ve embraced a faulty conception of how evolution - and human society - really works.

"De toutes les superstitions, la plus dangereuse, n'est-ce pas celle de haïr son prochain pour ses opinions ?" S'attaquant à toutes les formes de fanatisme, Voltaire s'attache dans ce brillant exposé à réhabiliter Jean Calas, protestant accusé à tort d'avoir tué son fils afin qu'il ne se convertisse pas au catholicisme.

Voltaire met ici tous ses talents au service de la justice, après l'exécution de Jean Calas en 1762, dont il est convaincu de l'innocence. Calas est condamné pour le meurtre de son fils qui voulait se convertir au catholicisme. Cette réflexion sur le monde judiciaire reste très actuelle quant à la responsabilité des juges et la présomption d'innocence.

From intimate relationships to global politics, Sarah Schulman observes a continuum: that inflated accusations of harm are used to avoid accountability. Illuminating the difference between conflict and abuse, Schulman directly addresses our contemporary culture of scapegoating. This deep, brave, and bold work reveals how punishment replaces personal and collective self-criticism, and shows why difference is so often used to justify cruelty and shunning.

This podcast is for people who love art and are committed to personal growth and racial harmony. I chronicle my journey toward becoming a full-time working artist and discuss the lessons I am learning along the way. I am an emerging fine art painter making conceptual figurative work depicting positive black imagery and racial harmony.

Pendant plus d'un an, Anna Erelle et Jacques Duplessy ont enquêté sur un phénomène méconnu de l'opinion et de plus en plus embarrassant pour les pouvoirs publics : la multiplication d'établissements scolaires qui passent sous les radars de l'Éducation nationale. Si, depuis Jules Ferry, l'instruction est obligatoire en France, envoyer son enfant à l'école ne l'est pas, du moment qu'un enseignement lui est dispensé.

Hosted by Debbie Jones, founder of Resolute Women's Support Services, our podcast is dedicated to exploring the realities of domestic abuse and coercve control, providing expert insights, and sharing powerful survivor stories. Each episode dives deep into the emotional, legal, and social aspects of domestic abuse, offering support and practical advice for survivors and those looking to help. What You'll Discover: - In-depth discussions on domestic abuse, coercive control, and trauma recovery - Real-life survivor stories and their journeys to empowerment - Expert interviews with legal advocates...