Racial discrimination may adversely impact cognition in African Americans
Experiences of racism are associated with lower subjective cognitive function (SCF) among African-American women.
Experiences of racism are associated with lower subjective cognitive function (SCF) among African-American women.
Social Sciences
Jul 21, 2020
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Confronting a white person who makes a racist or sexist statement can make them reflect on their words and avoid making biased statements about race or gender in the future, Rutgers researchers find.
Social Sciences
Jun 25, 2020
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Experiences of racial discrimination are a common source of stress for African Americans, and research shows discrimination can have a damaging impact on the physical and emotional health of African American individuals.
Social Sciences
Dec 18, 2019
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The stereotype of the "strong black woman" is more than just a cultural trope: Many black women in America report feeling pressured to act like superwomen, projecting themselves as strong, self-sacrificing, and free of emotion ...
Social Sciences
Sep 30, 2019
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On Oct. 15, 2017, actress Alyssa Milano sparked a firestorm on social media when she asked her Twitter followers to reply "me too" if they had ever been sexually harassed or assaulted. (Social justice activist Tarana Burke ...
Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2019
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Police violence is a leading cause of death of young men in the United States with black men 2.5 times more likely to be killed by law enforcement over their lifetime than white men, according to a Rutgers study.
Social Sciences
Aug 5, 2019
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A new Gender, Work & Organization analysis of U.S. data from 1997-2016 provides new insights into workplace sexual harassment.
Social Sciences
Jun 19, 2019
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Educators are looking for ways to help young black women move into the growing field of science, technology, engineering and math, known as STEM.
Social Sciences
Jan 24, 2019
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In a move with the power to shake up the music industry, Spotify said Thursday that it will allow select artists to upload songs directly without record labels or distributors.
Internet
Sep 20, 2018
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Facebook made progress in improving the gender and racial balance of its workers, with women, African Americans and Hispanics all gaining more representation in the Silicon Valley company's ranks over the last year.
Business
Aug 3, 2017
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