The Nurture Assumption by Judith Rich Harris

I read this a few years ago when I was teaching theories of crime to my Advanced Higher pupils and wanted to learn more about the influence of peer groups. Harris wrote an article that challenged the ‘nurture assumption’ – that our behaviour is predominantly determined by our parents. She argues that our peers have

The Deepest Well by Dr Nadine Burke Harris

As a Modern Studies teacher, I thoroughly enjoy teaching the Social Issues aspects of the courses. Particularly the Social Inequalities section. Trying to understand and explain the Glasgow Effect has always been profoundly interesting. I have been lucky enough to listen to Sir Harry Burns talking about epigenetics and the biology of a hug several