Sentences with phrase «dramatic societal changes»

Many took Coleman's findings as implying that schools alone would never close the achievement gap, without dramatic societal changes, requiring transforming neighborhoods and family structure.

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Having downplayed some of the more troubling elements of the scientific consensus — and simply dismissed the possibility of more dramatic changes that are currently being debated — Lomborg then seizes on one item in the WMO statement in particular — «The recent increase in societal impact from tropical cyclones has been largely caused by rising concentrations of population and infrastructure in coastal regions» — and runs with it.

This was accompanied by dramatic changes in cultural traditions, societal expectations, and divorce and child custody laws which led to increased reliance on the courts to adjudicate separation and divorce disputes, including decisions related to children.

This was accompanied by dramatic changes in cultural traditions, societal expectations, and divorce and child custody laws.