Social Commentary

Examine how language reflects and influences social dynamics, power structures, and cultural values.

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Accountability vs Responsibility

Accountability and responsibility are clearly related terms - so much so that they are often used interchangeably. But, while they may be related, they are most definitely not the same thing and the differences are important.

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Let’s invent a new response

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads globally, it's worth remembering that the pandemic is not really the problem. Rather, it’s the inability of our health system to respond.

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Inherently racist brand name

For those wondering why Uncle Ben's rice is in the news and contemplating a change of brand... the answer is in the context.

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Pertaining to the people

A ‘pandemic’ is when a disease occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a high proportion of the population. It comes from the Greek ‘pandemos’ which means ‘pertaining to all people’.

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