The economic crisis has changed current migratory trends. A conference in Oxford, from the 24th to the 26th September, will analyse the evolution of this population group. . According to data from the UN, there are 215 immigrants in the world. This figure has increased compared to the figures from […]
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Is multiculturalism utopian, and therefore intolerant?
This might sound totally paradoxical and contradictory, for how can a society that is mutually tolerant of multiple cultures, be intolerant? Nigel Pocock Some have argued that such an utopian vision of society could not be achieved without imposition from above. Given that there would no doubt be […]
Chile: equality, but “in progress”
The South American country is experiencing noticeable growth within the global economy, but social inequality, an out-dated education system and the nature of its labour market could pose a threat to its future. . Ramón Alabau . Chile is synonymous with economic growth. Data published by a number of international […]
When a normal blog becomes a video
With more than 3 billion hits a day, YouTube has become the ideal platform for anonymous people to find fame thanks to vlogs, the audiovisual incarnation of the blog. Benjamin Serra What could possibly be of interest about what Charlie McDonnell, a twenty-something from England, has to say in his […]
Design and inspiration from the Andes
From now until the 16th January, London is showcasing modern fashion trends based on traditional Bolivian dress. The traditional dress of Andean women has many characteristic elements: iconography, symbolism, and the use of contrasting colour combinations, for example. These garments have served as a form of cultural expression in countries […]