Social Sciences

The ageist and sexist trope of the cougar, milf, or Mrs. Robinson—a desperate older woman pursuing a relationship with a younger, less interested man—is being challenged by a spate of Hollywood movies pairing older women […]

Google recently became the latest multinational to abandon its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring mandates. This follows a broader trend among major corporations and a recent executive order by United States President Donald Trump.This […]

Late last year, ChatGPT was used by a Victorian child protection worker to draft documents. In a glaring error, ChatGPT referred to a “doll” used for sexual purposes as an “age-appropriate toy.” Following this, the […]

Australia’s LGBTIQA+SB (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, sistergirl, brotherboy) communities have long been overlooked in discussions about the prevention of and responses to sexual violence, despite evidence they are at increased risk.This post […]

In our digital times, as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people’s reputations than direct criticism, according to research published in […]

When you think about gentrification, maybe you think of an influx of capital, new high-rises, rising rent prices or a generalized change in demographics. But this largely “misses the lived experiences of folks who are […]

Galleries and art museums can be intimidating and alienating even for adults. Imagine it from a child’s point of view. Stern security guards in uniforms stationed at the doors, bags checked, snacks banned and people […]

In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we spend interacting online, the lonelier we may feel.This post was originally published on this […]

Consumers frequently experience immersive service in health care (e.g., hospital stays, residential care), education (e.g., school/university attendance) or hospitality (e.g., air travel, resorts) among others. Such immersive services are provided to millions of consumers daily […]

Housing rents usually correlate with factors such as the building’s age, facilities, and location. Yet not all rentals with similar physical factors charge the same rent. Psychological factors such as the subjective perceptions of the […]