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Racism and prejudice
Is it useful to talk about a hierarchy of racism?

How does an author get published?
Industry veteran Amelia Fairney explains the book business

Are men being pushed out of publishing?
Many male authors say they are struggling in a female-dominated world.

Just joking?
The origins of the word ‘banter’

Banter and harassment
New rights designed to protect workers have prompted a row about free speech.

Teaching character in schools
What values should schools be teaching children?

Grit and resilience
Should schools be teaching children to toughen up?

Yookay
There’s a new word popping up on X – what does it mean?

Island of strangers?
How careful should politicians be with emotive language on immigration?

What are Personal Independent Payments?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ journalist Emma Tracey explains how personal independence payments work