September 23, 2024

From cauldrons to cardigans—the lurking prejudices behind the name ‘Granny’

“Honestly, I can’t wait to have grandkids and spoil them—but I don’t want to be called “Granny.'” (overheard on the No. 96 tram in Melbourne)

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Q&A: Public opinion research in changing times

Between the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Biden dropping out of the race and Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, this past summer was unlike any other period in the 2024 presidential race. [...]
Afghan women have been robbed of health care, education and now their voices. But they won’t remain silent

Last month, the Taliban passed a new “vice and virtue” law, making it illegal for women to speak in public. Under the law, women can also be punished if they are heard singing or reading [...]
Researchers document Russian destruction of Ukrainian archaeological sites

As Russian missile strikes and heavy assaults by ground troops pace deadly attacks on Ukraine, a new report by University of Virginia researchers reveals another destructive facet of Russia’s invasion.This post was originally published on [...]
World’s first open-source digital map of mass graves could help bring justice to victims in Ukraine

“These newly reported discoveries [of mass graves] confirm our darkest fears. The people of Ukraine and the world deserve to know how exactly those buried in the forest near Izium have died,” said Amnesty InternationalThis [...]
Growing number of war-weary Ukrainians would reluctantly give up territory to save lives, suggests survey

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is trying his best to shake up the dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war. He recently undertook a major cabinet reshuffle in which he replaced no fewer than nine ministers, including [...]
Language in sexual offense judgments in Swedish courts makes victims responsible

Professional and lay judges are not supposed to be influenced by personal values or political opinions. Despite this, the language of judgments reflects stereotypical ideas about gender and sexuality. This language means that women who [...]
Study suggests political ideology is associated with differences in brain structure, but less so than previously thought

Conservative voters have slightly larger amygdalas than progressive voters—by about the size of a sesame seed. In a replication study published September 19 in the journal iScience, researchers revisited the idea that progressive and conservative [...]
Racial and gender bias in US crime victim compensation programs highlighted in report

Significant racial and gender disparities exist in U.S. crime victim compensation programs, revealing Black and Indigenous people as well as survivors of gender-based violence face unique challenges in obtaining financial support, according to a new [...]
Banning kids from social media in Australia? There’s a better way

The Australian Government wants to ban kids from social media—but will it work and is it a good idea?This post was originally published on this site
Study finds political views, not race, shape reactions to mass shooting data

A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering suggests that when it comes to visualizations of mass shooting data, political ideology plays a more significant role in shaping emotional responses than racial identity.This post [...]