Social Sciences
Why do women still have less status and power than men?
What’s your vision of gender equality?This post was originally published on this site
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Race isn’t a ‘biological reality,’ contrary to recent political claims
In the recent flurry of executive orders from President Donald Trump, one warned of “a distorted narrative” about race “driven by ideology rather than truth.” It singled out a current exhibition at the Smithsonian American […]
Social Sciences
Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace
Nearly 40% of Black workers feel comfortable talking about their faith with people at work, the highest of any U.S. racial group, our two recent studies found. But they also risk facing religious discrimination.This post […]
Social Sciences
Location-sharing apps are enabling domestic violence. But young people aren’t aware of the danger
Location-sharing apps are shaping how we connect and communicate—especially among younger people. Snap Map, a popular feature within Snapchat, is widely used by teens and young adults to stay in the loop and facilitate real-time […]
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Double parking, U-turns and more: Study finds risky driving runs rampant at elementary school drop-offs
Risky driving by parents and other motorists who do the school run is putting children in danger, according to a study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention.This post was originally published on this site
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Ancient tools from a South African cave reveal connections between prehistoric people
In a cave overlooking the ocean on the southern coast of South Africa, archaeologists discovered thousands of stone tools, created by ancient humans roughly 20,000 years ago. By examining tiny details in the chipped edges […]
Social Sciences
Helping women sport officials feel safe, included
Community sporting groups are being encouraged to make their organizations more welcoming and inclusive after La Trobe University research found systemic challenges made women officials feel excluded, undermined, and unsafe.This post was originally published on […]
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The ‘monogamy superiority myth’: New research suggests unconventional relationships are just as satisfying
From “The Bachelor” to “Married at First Sight,” reality TV sells us the idea that one perfect partner will complete us.This post was originally published on this site
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Child sexual exploitation and abuse is a multibillion-dollar industry—new report shows who benefits
The sexual exploitation and abuse of children has become a multibillion-dollar global trade. The chilling reality of this profit-driven, highly lucrative industry is laid bare by new findings from myself and colleagues at the University […]
Social Sciences
Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts
My brother’s text messages can read like fragments of an ancient code: “hru,” “wyd,” “plz”—truncated, cryptic and never quite satisfying to receive. I’ll often find myself second-guessing whether “gr8” means actual excitement or whether it’s […]