Khartoum embraces the Jihad

Article Abstract:

The civil war in the Sudan has continued for a decade, and the movement of people, particularly the southern Sudanese has adversely affected the education system. The southern Sudanese are suffering from discrimination, as most university level courses are now taught in Arabic, not in English as previously. The government has introduced strict Islamic dress codes for women. Any student wishing to attend college must do some military training. Drinking alcohol and social gatherings and entertainments are forbidden under the Islamic code enforced by the government.

Education, Higher, Higher education, Sudan

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America's man of stark contrasts

Article Abstract:

American political scientist and sociologist Seymour Martin Lipset remains convinced of the uniqueness of the US, although this is not always for the better. This view is reflected in the title of his latest book, his 25th: 'American Exceptionalism: A Double-Edged Sword'. One of the main factors which differentiates the US from other developed societies is the US tendency to be judgemental and moralising. Lipset believes that this is due to the fact that the US in not a historical but an ideological country, rooting in religion.

Interview, Sociologists, Lipset, Seymour Martin

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Keeping watch for polluters

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The 'keeper' movement uses groups of private citizens to find and report companies that pollute rivers, bays and sounds. The groups have filed successful lawsuits, proving that ordinary people can help fight pollution.

Public participation, Environmental protection

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