social conditions

Six clear pathways to help India become more democratic and secular and counter the religious polarisation of politics.

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Developed economies have largely tackled poverty, disease, ignorance, hygiene and idleness. It’s time for a new approach.

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Islamic films have found a devoted market in Indonesia. Commercial success will prolong the trend.

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Women face specific and systematic gender-based issues in conflict situations. The challenge is how to empower more women in the peacebuilding process.

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Mrinal Sen’s films on Kolkata are a nuanced reading of middle-class hopes and aspirations in post-colonial India.

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Organisation and solidarity are critical to ensuring the rights of sex-workers.

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Cities in former colonies are now among the biggest and fastest-growing in the world and need to be prepared for unpredictable futures.

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Telling people not to do something because everybody’s doing it will often backfire.

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