15 October 2008

SOCIETY

Why are fear and distrust spiralling in twenty-first century Britain? (9th October 2008)
The Joseph Rowntree Foundations (JRF’s) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern ‘social evils’ on the theme of ‘distrusting and fearful society’. Anna Minton argues that the cause of growing fear and distrust is visible physical inequality and segregation in the environment, combined with a commercially driven media with a vested interest in promoting fear.
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What and who is it we don’t trust? (9th October 2008)

The Joseph Rowntree Foundations (JRF’s) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern ‘social evils’ on the theme of ‘distrusting and fearful society’. Shaun Bailey looks at relationships between individuals, the state and community, and the effects these relationships have on our daily lives that may lead us not to trust.
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