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What working-class boys need to succeed at school: respect and open conversations

What working-class boys need to succeed at school: respect and open conversations

Published by skeptic

Across the UK, working‑class boys are navigating an unprecedented convergence of pressures. There are entrenched gaps between working-class boys and their peers in their levels of attainment at every stage of education. Often, however, the solutions for addressing this gap in attainment have roots in assumptions and stereotypes. These tend towards positioning working-class boys as somehow suffering from an innate deficiency: apathy, laziness or a lack of ambition for their future careers and employment. The evidence does not back these stereotypes up. Our research has focused on understanding the experiences of these boys. In 2023, we carried out research that used creative activities to explore what being a young man meant for them. We found that some of the young men felt the need to create protective identities linked to aggression, emotional suppression and educational disinterest at school to avoid harm. For them, being a boy who expressed themselves was a risky enterprise. One boy said: I feel like you know the bullying and torment would definitely go up quite a bit for, I guess, …

10 Traits Of Women Who Are Impossible To Disrespect

10 Traits Of Women Who Are Impossible To Disrespect

Published by Jenni Sidey

Some women are impossible to disrespect because they command it in a way that feels almost effortless. When a woman has specific traits, people think twice before speaking carelessly to her.  The way they communicate and carry themselves sends clear signals about what they will and will not tolerate. Neuroscientist Ragnar Purje explains that respect only grows when someone demonstrates ethical and moral behavior. When you look closely, many women who are difficult to disrespect share the same underlying habits that reinforce how they’re treated. 1. They have strong, non-negotiable boundaries These women tend to be very clear about what they will and will not accept from others. They never have to explain themselves when someone pushes against those limits, because the second someone even tries to overstep, they simply walk away. People quickly learn how to treat them without needing constant correction. It’s not even the most overcomplicated boundaries that these women have, either. It’s never a long list of demands or expectations, just things that work for them and things that don’t. And …

Treating Creepy Animals With Respect Is a Win-Win For All

Treating Creepy Animals With Respect Is a Win-Win For All

Published by Jenni Sidey

Many of the nonhuman animals (animals) with whom we share our homes and other landscapes are often mistakenly written off as being unimportant and disposable “pests” or “trash” animals.1 However, they deserve more respect, we kill them far too often, and writing them off says more about us than them. These sentient animals have sophisticated cognitive and emotional lives and also are very important neighbors with important ecological roles. I recently posted an interview with Dr. Marlene Zuk about these amazing marginalized beings and was thrilled to learn of a new highly acclaimed book by Dr. Jo Wimpenny titled Beauty of the Beasts: Rethinking Nature’s Least Loved Animals that once again expands our knowledge about these scary repulsive underdogs, whose losses can devastate diverse ecosystems. Wimpenny encourages all of us to appreciate and respect these animals for who they are and the vital roles they fulfill for all life on Earth. Marc Bekoff: Why did you write Beauty of the Beasts? Jo Wimpenny: There are several reasons. I was becoming increasingly infuriated by the same, …

11 Signs Someone Is Not A Good Person, No Matter How Nice They Pretend To Be

11 Signs Someone Is Not A Good Person, No Matter How Nice They Pretend To Be

Published by Jenni Sidey

From an early age, we’re taught that being nice is one of the most important traits to have. Starting as children and continuing into adulthood, we learn the value of the golden rule: to treat others as we want to be treated. Being nice goes well beyond holding the door for others; it means leading with empathy, integrity, and respect.  Unfortunately, not everyone takes that rule to heart and often pretend to be someone they’re not. Though it may not be obvious at first, there are specific signs someone is not a good person, no matter how nice they pretend to be. People might put up a front that makes them seem kind, but their true selves always show up in subtle ways. Here are 11 signs someone is not a good person, no matter how nice they pretend to be 1. They’re judgmental Antonio Guillem | Shutterstock Being judgmental is an indication that someone isn’t a good person. To some extent, being judgmental is part of human nature. When we meet a new person, we …

You Can Tell If Your Job Respects You By The Way Your Boss Handles Your Financial Problems

You Can Tell If Your Job Respects You By The Way Your Boss Handles Your Financial Problems

Published by Jenni Sidey

If it’s not blatantly obvious where you stand on your job, an attorney on TikTok shared a way to gauge your boss’s respect for you as an employee. It all has to do with how they respond to problems regarding your finances. Respect is vital in the workplace. In fact, according to Harvard Business Review, respect is the most important leadership factor for employees. Those who feel respected at their job report better health and well-being, greater job satisfaction, and even higher levels of engagement, productivity, and focus while at work. They are also more likely to find meaning in their job and stay at their place of work for longer. But despite the benefits for both employees and employers, over half of employees don’t feel respected by their leaders.   An attorney claimed that the way your boss reacts to your financial ‘problems’ is a direct reflection of their respect for you.  Ryan Stygar, known as Attorney Ryan on social media, shared in a TikTok a telltale sign that your boss respects you. “If there’s ever a problem with your …

11 Phrases People Use When They Were Raised With Good Manners

11 Phrases People Use When They Were Raised With Good Manners

Published by Jenni Sidey

Well-mannered people go above and beyond displaying simple acts of politeness. In conversations at work, with friends, or among family, they do more than just say “please” and “thank you.” Whether it’s admitting their mistakes or thanking someone for their patience, if someone was raised with good manners, they’ll make sure to use these phrases often, showing that they’re considerate on a deeper level and truly care about the people around them. People with good manners know that kindness is rooted in mutual respect and that they can’t expect to be treated with compassion if they don’t show it to others. They live by example and truly believe in the golden rule. As children, they were taught to be considerate of their peers and elders, and they continue to show respect in their daily adult interactions. Here are 11 phrases people use when they were raised with good manners:  1. ‘I appreciate you’ Chay_Tee | Shutterstock People who were raised with proper manners know the value of expressing gratitude. By letting other people know they …

Cadillac Has Earned Rivals’ Respect After Its First F1 Race in Australia

Cadillac Has Earned Rivals’ Respect After Its First F1 Race in Australia

Published by Sam Flores

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — After a strong Australian debut, Cadillac principal Graeme Lowdon says the team has earned its rivals’ respect and plans to build on a “really solid platform” for future success. General Motors brand Cadillac had a short run-up to the pinnacle of motor sport, and its 2026 debut at Melbourne’s Albert Park, having only gained its commercial deal with the sport in November 2024. Though preparations were well underway at its Silverstone Park base located next to the famous UK track. The American team didn’t set the time sheets alight at 2026’s first race, with Sergio Pérez finishing 16th, up from 18th on the grid; while teammate Valtteri Bottas failed to finish from 19th. But it can be proud it got two cars qualified and onto the grid at the world’s toughest motor racing competition, and looked properly turned out as an operation. “In terms of a first race for a new team. I’m really, really pleased with the way that the team’s done everything,” Lowdon told The Associated Press. “It would …

7 Everyday Habits That Genuinely Confident People Adopted — Not Because They Wanted To Be Liked But Because They Realized It Earned Them Respect

7 Everyday Habits That Genuinely Confident People Adopted — Not Because They Wanted To Be Liked But Because They Realized It Earned Them Respect

Published by Jenni Sidey

Confident people stride through life aware of their self-worth. They are not full of themselves — they simply know their true value, which is rooted in self-respect and the way it reflects in the way they form personal and professional relationships. Their confidence is also what gives them so much success in romantic relationships. Whether you want to admit it or not, they simply handle this aspect of their lives more easily. Moreover, their relationship tips — which have nothing to do with being liked and are far more about garnering respect — can be used by anybody. Here are 7 everyday habits genuinely confident people adopted, not because they wanted to be like, but because they realized it earned them respect: 1. Confident people enforce boundaries Levi Meir Clancy / Unsplash Confident individuals never betray who they are. They are always faithful to their true selves, their wishes, and boundaries. They won’t put their feelings and needs aside to please the other person. Confident people understand that a healthy romantic relationship means that both sides need to …

Iran says students can protest, but must respect ‘red lines’

Iran says students can protest, but must respect ‘red lines’

Published by Sam Flores

University students have the right to protest but everyone must “understand the red lines”, the Iranian government’s spokeswoman said Tuesday, in the first official reaction to renewed rallies on campuses since the weekend. “Sacred things and the flag are two examples of these red lines that we must protect and not cross or deviate from, even at the height of anger,” Fatemeh Mohajerani said. She said Iran’s students “have wounds in their hearts and have seen scenes that may upset and anger them; this anger is understandable”. University students in Iran started a new semester Saturday with pro- and anti-government rallies, according to local media, reviving slogans from nationwide demonstrations that peaked in January and led to thousands of deaths. To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again © France 24 Protests first began in December …

Women Who Don’t Really Respect Men Tend To Use These 10 Phrases Pretty Frequently

Women Who Don’t Really Respect Men Tend To Use These 10 Phrases Pretty Frequently

Published by Jenni Sidey

Especially in the current state of the world, it’s not surprising that women, who often develop more fear-related anxieties than their male counterparts, lump their disrespect and avoidance into “all men.” While not every man is toxic or misogynistic, many women find it easier to protect their safety and well-being by being suspicious of “all” men and building trust from ground zero. Women who don’t really respect men tend to use certain phrases pretty frequently, and while it might craft a sense of resentment and tension in their interactions, it’s a self-protection mechanism. They’re not turned off from building relationships, trust, or respect with men. Still, they need some kind of reassurance and evidence to “prove” that the worries society and other toxic men have ingrained in their minds aren’t relevant. Women who don’t really respect men tend to use these 10 phrases pretty frequently 1. ‘You always mess it up’ Kmpzzz | Shutterstock Instead of offering grace, expressing their concerns, and setting certain boundaries and standards in their relationships, women who don’t really respect men …