Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities—a study of Bomvana rituals
Research shows that people with disabilities have always been largely excluded and marginalized in societies across the world.
Research shows that people with disabilities have always been largely excluded and marginalized in societies across the world.
Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2023
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The first day at a new school or in a new job can be exhilarating, but the awkward introductions and halting conversations when meeting new people often lead to stress and social anxiety.
Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2023
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Disability is a common part of the human experience: the United Nations estimates that 16% of the world's population is disabled, and a 2019 study from the United States found that over half of American adults aged 18 to ...
Social Sciences
Oct 10, 2023
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The intricate control of cellular metabolism relies on the coordinated and harmonious interplay between the nucleus and mitochondria. On the one hand, mitochondria are the hub for the production of essential metabolites, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 9, 2023
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A new, anatomically accurate, pull-apart model of the vulva is providing accessible education on a topic that's been taboo for too long.
Education
Sep 14, 2023
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Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the world, and up to 15 to 20% of the population has a language-based learning disability. If you don't have dyslexia yourself, you likely know someone who does.
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic provided young adults with a positive respite from societal pressure, a Northeastern study says, giving young women a greater sense of independence and demonstrating possible healthier and more inclusive ...
Social Sciences
Aug 28, 2023
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Leaving school and figuring out what's next is challenging for young people. For those with disability, it is even harder. It is often a time when supports are withdrawn as they leave the heavily structured school environment.
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2023
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Homelessness is reaching record highs in the UK. The latest statistics on statutory homelessness show that in March 2023, 104,510 households—including more than 131,000 children—were living in hotels, hostels, B&Bs and ...
Social Sciences
Aug 23, 2023
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A review into loneliness inequalities conducted by some of the U.K.'s leading scholars in the field has highlighted key social and societal factors that lead to loneliness inequalities.
Social Sciences
Aug 10, 2023
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