autonomy

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Xi himself visited Xinjiang and Tibet in 2025 to mark major anniversaries of Beijing giving some nominal political autonomy in those areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Some states, for instance, order doctors to “make every reasonable effort to promote the welfare, autonomy and best interests of” their patient.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

She said a Year 8 reading assessment would increase pressure on pupils at a point in their education when confidence matters most, and that it would narrow the curriculum and erode teacher autonomy.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Schwab is not the only firm now giving children as young as 13 greater autonomy over their investments — a change that they believe can give kids a better head start in building good habits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Some researchers now believe that the stress involved in so-called high- demand, low-control jobs further down the occupational scale is more harmful than the stress of professional jobs that come with greater autonomy and control.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times