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Gender equality at the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race has further to go
In rowing, "catching a crab" is when an oar gets stuck in the water, stopping the boat's momentum. Progress toward gender equality in the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has followed a similar rhythm, with periods of forward ...
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2025
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New research shows evidence of children's gender biases reflected in their facial emotional expressions
New research recently published in Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests children's gender biases can be reflected in their facial emotional expressions.
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2025
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Examining the polarized media debate on transgender issues
Transgender people are the subject of polarized debate in Sweden and there is a tendency to use alarmist examples to stir up emotions. This is shown in a new thesis that examines the language used in opinion pieces on trans-related ...
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2025
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Why do women still have less status and power than men?
What's your vision of gender equality?
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2025
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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
Apr 10, 2025
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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.
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2025
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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 ...
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2025
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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.
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2025
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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 ...
Archaeology
Apr 9, 2025
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Abuse of NZ female MPs is commonplace, researchers find
Female Members of Parliament in New Zealand are being assaulted with weapons, threatened with rape and subjected to death threats in the course of their work, a study led by the University of Otago, Wellington—Ōtākou ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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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.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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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.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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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 ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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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 ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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The number of US nonparents who never want children is growing
Recent data from the Pew Research Center suggest that Americans are rethinking whether they want to become parents. This could be part of a long-term trend, as a research team from Michigan State University found that the ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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Study reveals gender differences in preference for lip size
A new study by psychologists has shed light on the way lip size could influence perceptions of facial attractiveness.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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Team delivers framework for tackling modern slavery and human trafficking
Prof. Andrew Thompson, a leading expert in global and imperial history in the Faculty of History at Oxford University, has presented a new Framework of Analysis for Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking at the United Nations ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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The 'morning shed': A brief history of the sometimes dangerous lengths women have gone to look beautiful
In TikTok's latest viral beauty trend "the morning shed," beauty influencers "shed" hair and skin products that have been worn overnight. These include hair styling items, skin masks and creams, and physical products such ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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Contagious quitting? New study links peer behavior to employee turnover
A new study led by the University of South Florida and the University of Cincinnati sheds light on the powerful impact of workplace cohorts on newcomer retention. The findings provide critical insights for organizations seeking ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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New book explains the public health costs of prisons and policing
Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latino studies Carlos Martinez is a medical anthropologist, whose work often focuses on the health consequences of policing, incarceration, and deportation. His latest co-edited book, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2025
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