It's goodbye He-Man, hello She-Man

Article Abstract:

Men will be required to change how they behave and their identification with power to enable gender relationships to become more equal, in the future. It is unlikely men will become more similar in their behaviour to women. There are some movements calling for the abolition of male violence which would change men irrevocably. Men are more likely to want to retain their position of power by using a variety of methods, such as threats and violence. Men may still keep some of their power yet seemingly converge with women or the sexes could become more separate yet equal citizens of the world.

Sex role, Sex roles, Masculinity, Gender identity

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The English and the others

Article Abstract:

Warnings about the dangers of a federal Europe imply that federalism is an alien concept that threatens the British identity, but Britain already practises a kind of quasi-federalism. Furthermore most Scots, Welsh and a majority of people in Northern Ireland have a real sense of dual nationality. The problem lies chiefly with the English, many of whom lack a clear sense of national identity and tend to equate being British with being English. The English should value the interrelation between the United Kingdom's four nations rather than retreating into angry chauvinism.

Group identity, Social identity, National characteristics, British, British national characteristics

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Hello . . . and howdee; will British English win Japan from the American version?

Article Abstract:

English as an international language dates from the 1960's, and one in four people speak or learn it in 1992. British English was the more usual until 1945, and is still the most popular in the EC and with those states who wish to join it. British English is also the model in Africa and some Asian countries. In the year 2000 the battle will be between the 1,450 million who speak British English and the 900 million who prefer the American variety. The deciding factor will come from Asian countries such as Japan and China.

International aspects, English language

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