Social Sciences

Nowadays, it is widely believed that nightlife is at risk: the German concept of “Clubsterben” (the death of clubs) began circulating among nightlife and live music activists in the early 2010s. In the United Kingdom, […]

When two junior employees bump into each other in the corridor and start chatting about their manager’s overbearing manner, it’s typically considered gossip. But what about when two managers have an off-record catch-up to discuss […]

Applying for grant funding is a fundamental part of a researcher’s career. However, data from UKRI (2021–2022) indicate that principal investigators who are white and male are more likely to receive funding than women and […]

China’s marriage rate is in steep decline. There were 6.1 million marriage registrations nationwide in 2024, down from 7.7 million the previous year. This decline has prompted Chen Songxi, a Chinese national political adviser, to […]

In this age of resurgent masculinity, toxic masculinity and a seeming return to more traditional gender roles, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s social psychologist Dr. Orly Bareket maintains that such a retreat actually harms the […]

Certain hand gestures, such as pretending to hold a cup in your hand and bringing it to your mouth to pretend to drink, help people respond more quickly in conversations. This is evident from research […]

Our ability to cooperate with others may be influenced by how our attention is captured and directed, as much as by how altruistic we are feeling.This post was originally published on this site

Young people today face increasing levels of uncertainty. They’re navigating volatile job and housing markets and contending with a future that’s likely to be significantly marked by the climate crisis. Evidence also indicates that this […]

There are strong images—both admiration and irritation—associated with the popularization of vegetarianism and the use of meat substitutes. How can vegetarian food become more socially acceptable and find its way onto the tables of more […]

Violence is trapping women across Northern Ireland in cycles of trauma and homelessness, with some facing further abuse in temporary accommodation, despite moving there to find a place of safety.This post was originally published on […]