Resultados Editorial "HQ" en Ciencias sociales

‘Make It Happen reminds us that people of any age can create change in their communities. From finding allies to setting goals, everyone who wants to contribute to a better future can learn from Amika's book.’ Malala Yousafzai Now, more than ever, we know that the world needs to change. And...

It was during a trip to the Ashmolean Museum in 2012 that Daisy first recalls being incorrectly labelled as a tourist – a trend that has continued since she settled in the UK, regardless of the documents she has gathered. From answering her daughters’ questions over whether they were ‘yellow’ or ‘Black’, to hearing the continued use of racist and culturally insensitive terms, such as ‘oriental’ and ‘Chinese whispers’, she has consistently felt othered, despite being a commonwealth citizen and having only once visited Hong Kong.

The groundbreaking story of the BBC’s first Black woman broadcaster — finally brought to light. Una Marson was unstoppable—a poet whose words lit up hearts, a broadcaster who made history in 1941 as the first Black woman on the BBC, and an activist who fought fiercely for racial and gender...

As Beauty Director of the Telegraph Group, a member of the British Beauty Council’s Advisory Board and a British South-Asian herself, Sonia Haria is perfectly placed to debunk the myths and explain the truths of South-Asian beauty. Covering everything from a deep-dive into kohl, skin pigmentation and practical pantry recipes including face masks; to the relevance of Ayurveda, the mind-body connection and even the influence of Bollywood, this book is packed full of practical information and advice that will ensure our beauty becomes an effortless part of everyday life.

1974. A 22-year-old Jacqui French stands for a photograph in Omaha, Nebraska, thousands of miles from home. Behind a carefree smile lies a fierce hope, fuelled by the promise of a new beginning and the tapestry of opportunity an America of Gloria Steinem, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, and the newly passed Roe v. Wade, appeared to offer. The world was changing, and women’s fortunes seemed to be changing with it. It was this photo of her mother, discovered by accident decades later, that set Marisa on the path to this book.

The Good Ally is an urgent call to arms to become better allies against racism and provides a thoughtful approach, centring collective healing, to do so. It is a book for those against persistent racial injustice, hungry to expand their knowledge and understanding of systemic racism in Britain and beyond. It uncovers the roots of racism and its birthplace, anti-Blackness.

Looking to our personal relationships, social and cultural climate and business and economic potential, The Power of Women debunks the myths around feminism and proves why an intersectional approach to bringing women to the table is key to personal, social and economic progress for society as a whole.