Sentences with phrase «british culture and society»

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In May 2013, Fox described a vote for independence as a «significant defeat for the British state and its stranglehold over our economy, society, culture and politics», as well as an opportunity to» [repudiate] neo-liberalism, corporatism, the financialisation of our economy and existing class relations».

This one went to script: a thumping majority, the Conservatives even more divided than we thought they were, and another step closer to what those on both sides of the debate are viewing as a really momentous reform for British society and British culture.

Alumni, who have returned to do business, start their own business or work in the public sector, are the best example of the positive influence of British education and culture on China's economy and society.

The British society, just like many other countries with a mixed culture and race in the populace which have entrenched beliefs and antagonistic attitudes towards the other race especially the coloured from a minority group.The general public and the society are not used to seeing mixed couple a fact that has been in practice for some from uninspiring stories passed on from their forefathers.

Imran Khan, chief executive of the British Science Association, said: «As a society, we need more and more young people who are curious about, and comfortable with, science — not least to ensure that we have a competitive economy and vibrant culture — so we hope that this report encourages more young people, teachers, schools, and parents to explore science and technology through the CREST Awards.

An autobiographical account of British - Bangladeshi, Haleema Begum and her struggle to find her identity within the constraints of culture, religion and society...

Organization of the Study The study consists of an examination of causes, recognition, and treatment of psychiatric disorder in the context of the culture and society of British Honduras.

At the V&A: «Staying Power: Narratives of Black British Experience» conference looking at the contribution of black Britons to British culture, society and photography.

Mr Serota said artists such as Frank Auerbach and German - born Lucian Freud were not British - born but they had «contributed to ideas of what it means to be British and what it means to be part of this culture and society».

Gates, who describes himself as enamoured with Black British culture, says he wants to «make sure the new building is not only accessible to communities of colour but also to the art world and the broader segment of British society.»

His solo and group exhibitions include Quennington Sculpture Trust, Leicester University, Royal British Society of Sculptors Centenary Exhibition, 20th C Modern Crane Kalman, London, Crane Kalman Gallery, Tate Modern, Live Culture, performance with Guillermo Gomez Pena, Art Lefevre Contemporary Art, The Lefevre Gallery, London, all in the United Kingdom, Basel Miami Beach, Crane Kalman Gallery, British Council, Kobe, Japan, and the Artigas Foundation, Gallifa, Barcelona, among others.

British artist Grayson Perry, one of the most astute commentators on contemporary society and culture is to present a major exhibition of new work at the Serpentine Gallery in June.

Award - winning British artist Grayson Perry is an astute commentator on contemporary society and culture.

The artist's work has been included in extensive group exhibitions, including Iran Modern, Asia Society, New York (2013); Spectacular of the Vernacular, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN (2011); Word Into Art: Artists of the Modern Middle East, British Museum, London (2006); Far Near Distance: Contemporary Positions of Iranian Artists, House of World Cultures, Berlin (2004); Carnegie International, Pittsburgh, PA (1988); Sculptur Projekte Muster» 87, Germany (1987); International Survey of Recent Painting and Sculpture, Museum of Modern Art, New York (1984); 74th Annual American Exhibition, Art Institute of Chicago, IL (1982); Biennial of American Art; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (1981); 39th Venice Biennale, American Pavilion, Italy (1980); Information, Museum of Modern Art, New York (1970); and Documenta 5 (1972), 7 (1982) and 8 (1987), Kassel, Germany.

Does this mean that British society has become less tolerant, more racist, and more xenophobic, and a less comfortable and even dangerous place for those from elsewhere, overturning what has often been described by incomers as a noticeably welcoming, tolerant and open - minded culture?