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Social Sciences Mar 26, 2024

Research concludes women have higher levels of personal growth among deaf people

One of the features of the deaf community is that it is highly diverse. As well as including people of different ages and genders, the members of the community do not all share the same type of deafness or form of communication. ...

Social Sciences Mar 26, 2024

Most states now have affirmative sexual consent laws, but not enough people know what they mean

Earlier this month, Queensland became the latest state to pass affirmative consent laws. This means consent is understood as ongoing communication for the purposes of rape and sexual assault offenses.

Social Sciences Mar 20, 2024

Research reveals what college students mean when they say they're 'just talking'

"Are you two dating?"

Social Sciences Mar 16, 2024

Is it ethical to watch AI pornography?

If you're in your 20s and 30s, you probably watch pornography. Millennials and gen Z are watching more pornography than any other age group and are also more likely than any other demographic to experiment with AI pornography.

Education Feb 29, 2024

How teens benefit from being able to read 'disturbing' books that some want to ban

Should we worry, as massive book-banning efforts imply, that young people will be harmed by certain kinds of books? For over a decade and through hundreds of interviews, my colleague, literacy professor Peter Johnston, and ...

Social Sciences Feb 21, 2024

Marriage is not as effective an antipoverty strategy as you've been led to believe

Brides.com predicts that 2024 will be the "year of the proposal" as engagements tick back up after a pandemic-driven slowdown.

Social Sciences Feb 20, 2024

Shame, intimacy, and community: Fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think

With Taylor Swift's highly anticipated The Eras Tour now playing Australia, the behaviors and practices of pop music fangirls are again in the spotlight.

Social Sciences Feb 20, 2024

Gen Z boys' attitudes to feminism are more nuanced than negative, survey suggests

Young men are more likely than older men to think that feminism has done more harm than good, according to a new survey, suggesting a backward step in attitudes to gender equality. Young women aged 16-29 are also slightly ...

Social Sciences Feb 15, 2024

Dating app users less satisfied with relationship status than non-users, finds study

Mobile dating apps are a popular way to meet people. They promise a fun partner and a happy love life. However, a new study by Radboud University researchers shows that people who use dating apps actually tend to be overall ...

Social Sciences Feb 14, 2024

Showing love on Valentine's Day by embracing disability

Valentine's Day is a time when love and intimacy are celebrated with fervor. Yet, the challenges some face in this regard are not often recognized. In particular, people with disabilities face discrimination and obstacles ...

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