What will define British culture in the second decade of the 21st century? Despite recession and ongoing anxieties about globalisation, Britons are still very proud to be British, and the country retains an international status that belies its size. This strand explores the elements of contemporary British culture and society which make us unique and the implications of social change for individual and community wellbeing. The Way We Live Now explores the elements of contemporary British culture and society which make us unique and provide a platform for a shared identity.
Demos is investigating the different experiences of older people across EU countries.
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This project will identify ways that private companies can make use of their local presence and existing operating structures to generate new social opportunities for older people.
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Demos will act as secretariat to the Commission on Assisted Dying, an independent inquiry into the issue of assisted dying in the UK.
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Demos is exploring how lifestyles in Britain have changed in the past few decades and what it is that make our modern lives unique.
MoreThis project aims to identify an effective cross-border approach to tackling forced marriage in Britain.
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This project explores the tensions, hidden assumptions and challenges to the ideals and institutions that make open societies.
MoreBuilding on The New Face of Digital Populism, Demos is publishing a series of country-specific reports on the growth of populism in Europe.
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This projects asks the extent to which young people can discriminate between the wealth of information found online.
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The project looks at how the English Defence League work and who its supporters are.
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This project from the Violence and Extremism team looks at the growth of populism across Europe.
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This project will investigate youth 'binge drinking', focusing in particular on the impact of parenting and peer influences on drinking behaviour.
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Demos is looking at how government can approach new harmful chemical substances, or 'legal highs', in an effective way.
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This collection explores the lasting impact of thinking and action by Octavia Hill, founder of the National Trust.
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The Demos collection series brings together thought leaders and experts to write on the big questions facing society.
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This project will focus on 'practical patriotism', investigating the things that make people feel proud and give them a sense of belonging.
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The Centre for London is a new politically independent think tank focused on the big challenges facing London. We aim to through our research, events and partnerships to develop long term, innovative solutions to London's problems.
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Demos is currently looking at how social housing providers can act as co-ordinators and hubs for support and earlier intervention for their clients.
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This project tracks the lives of five disabled families through the public spending cuts.
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This ground-breaking project will redefine poverty for the 21st century.
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