Researchers have developed and validated a new tool for comparing gender inequality among different regions of a country, highlighting links between gender inequality, well-being, and participation in the #MeToo movement ...
Social Sciences
Jul 17, 2024
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Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviors.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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UC Merced researchers are shedding light on a little-explored aspect of cross-cultural communication that involves no spoken words but sometimes can cause confusion and anguish for children acting as interpreters for older ...
Social Sciences
Apr 5, 2024
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The world generated 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal waste last year and the pile of trash is set to grow another two-thirds by 2050, the UN said Wednesday, warning of devastating costs for health, economies and the environment.
Environment
Feb 28, 2024
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The phenomenon of bullying, harassment and sexual abuse in workplaces throughout North America is widespread and harmful to both individuals and organizations. In fact, bullying at work affects up to 30% of workers over time.
Social Sciences
Feb 8, 2024
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Management consulting revenue in Australia has grown from less than A$33 billion in 2010 to more than $47 billion in 2023. The increasing use of consultants, as well as the PwC scandal, highlights serious issues with vested ...
Environment
Feb 2, 2024
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The consequences of climate change weigh on all of us, especially as we face an El Niño summer, with floods and fires already making themselves felt in the Australian environment.
Environment
Jan 9, 2024
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Regina Bateson, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Science's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, details the findings of her study. The research, published in PLOS ONE, shows the significant ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2023
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Many no-till growers are reluctant to implement any soil disturbance due to concerns about negative impacts on soil health. However, a new study by a team of Penn State researchers suggests that plowing fields once after ...
Agriculture
Dec 23, 2022
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A major new report paints a stark picture of widening inequalities for children in the North of England which cost billions, increase poverty and cost children's lives.
Social Sciences
Dec 7, 2021
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