My years in the student movement solidified and entrenched my interest in, and commitment to, the feminist cause. Poles Apart looks at the growth and maturation of the women’s movement and perhaps of how complex the issues are. Gender equality remains an important cause for me and you’ll see this lurking in the undergrowth of most of my novels, though it’s front and centre in Poles Apart . Pavilion Café, Church Rd, Wallington, SM6 7NN - (Please note parking at the Pavilion café, is limited, and under pressure from lots of activities).

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Everett is a feminist who starts writing a blog: "Eve of Equality". His fame begins when a Oprah-type TV celebrity retweets a link to a blog post he'd written about a new chain of high end strip joints. Soon, his blog is the face of feminism but everyone's real question... Who is the real person writing the blog? Meeting Point: Pavilion Café. There is some limited parking there as well (although not shown on the map). Terry Fallis manages to write an entire book mansplaining feminism and actually manages to not say anything substantive about feminism, sexism, or the sex industry (beyond vaguely shaming sex workers.)There was a similar faux pas in I Don’t Want to Go To Bed!by Julie Sykes (Magi Publications, 1994), which happily mixes up animals from Africa and Asia. Surprisingly, nobody’s ever complained!) In Poles Apart, an expert on polarisation, a behavioural scientist and a professional communicator explain why we are so prone to be drawn into rival, often deeply antagonistic factions. They explore the shaping force of our genetic make-up on our fundamental views and the nature of the influences that family, friends and peers exert. They pinpoint the economic and political triggers that tip people from healthy disagreement to dangerous hostility, and the part played by social media in spreading entrenched opinions. And they help us to understand why outlooks that can seem so bizarre and extreme to us seem so eminently sensible to those who hold them. Appropriate Clothing - Due to the rapidly changing weather conditions our wonderful country displays. You are advised to wear appropriate clothing for changing weather conditions. (Layers of breathable clothing that can be removed/replaced as your own/surrounding temperature dictates).

Poles Apart: Why People Turn Against Each Other, and How to

You will receive Support, Technique guidance/correction and motivation from a qualified Nordic Walking and First Aid Trained Instructor.Our Nordic Walking Group has evolved to become its own little community consisting of friendly, welcoming and supportive people who enjoy a chat whilst they exercise. You can participate social element as much, or as little, as you wish.

Poles Apart by Jeanne Willis and Jarvis, read by Ms H. Poles Apart by Jeanne Willis and Jarvis, read by Ms H.

Appropriate Footwear – You are advised to wear comfortable footwear that has good grip/tread, suitable for varying terrain such as wet grass, gravel, mud e.g. - trainers. Ideally, for your comfort, flexible soled shoes that are breathable and waterproof are recommended, such as waterproof trainers or flexible walking shoes. It can get very muddy in the park after heavy rain fall.This is a fun and silly road-trip style book, where little penguins and a polar bear travel through several countries between poles. Hot weather - Please ensure you have applied sunscreen on hot days. Bring plenty of water, to avoid dehyd

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All my life I have been an impassioned advocate of technology. I believed it could connect the whole world, which it has largely done. What I and many others failed to see, was how those connections would then be used to divide and polarise us - for commercial and political gain. This is endangering our social institutions and democracy on which our dreams were based. It turns our own lives and sometimes, families, to the poles - into warzones. This is a pivotal moment for this book to be written, read and understood. Peter Gabriel, musician Poles Apart is based on interviews with leaders on both sides of the Atlantic and the latest academic research. It explains why we are so tribal, the advantages and disadvantages of being so, its often-unknown effects on our politics, businesses and social groups, and what we can do to halt excessive polarisation. It’s a brilliantly insightful – and very practical – book on a timeless subject that also happens to be very topical. It acts as the ideal primer for those who have ever had to negotiate or resolve a conflict – in other words, all of us. It is a little on the longer side, text wise, but it would work for preschoolers and elementary students who can sit through longer stories. I generally like Terry Fallis' linear, simple novels, but this one was torturous drivel. Linear, yes, simple, yes....but the content was even more pretentious than ever.Alex Chesterfield appeared on The Human Risk podcast with Christian Hunt to talk polarisation alongside what she has learnt from her day job as a behavioural scientist working in the financial services industry. For some odd reason I pictured the main character Everett looking much like the character Mike from the TV series Suits and the Megan character as Meghan Markle. I loved that there was a side plot of redeeming Everette’s dad by feminist icon Beverley with the use of humour and patience. It shows that people shouldn’t just be written off even if they come across as lost causes. Think of it as a big adventure. I have often dreamt of being the first polar bear to reach the South Pole…” When he arrives at the hospital he thinks that he recognizes a lady and eventually he knows who it is. She is Beverly Tanner, an advocate for equality.