Pregnant women victims of microaggressions in the workplace
Half of women questioned in a survey said that taking maternity leave had hurt their careers, new research says.
Social Sciences
Sep 1, 2021
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Why climate change is driving some to skip having kids
When deciding whether to have children, there are many factors to consider: finances, support systems, personal values. For a growing number of people, climate change is also being added to the list of considerations, says ...
Environment
Apr 21, 2021
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Tech fixes can't protect us from disinformation campaigns
More than technological fixes are needed to stop countries from spreading disinformation on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, according to two experts.
Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2019
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Hate speech from women is judged harsher than that from men
Women who make hateful remarks on social media are likely to be judged more severely than men who make the same comments. This is also true for reactions to hate speech (counter speech) which when made by women are less accepted ...
Social Sciences
Jul 31, 2018
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Opinion: Sexism in video gaming is just another form of bullying
Many people have experienced harassment or bullying online. However, the victims of such harassment are disproportionately women.
Social Sciences
Jul 16, 2015
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Five ways to fight online abuse with good manners
Online and social media's capacity to enable anyone to communicate their ideas and views is much celebrated. So why do so many people feel nervous about getting involved with online debate?
Internet
Oct 31, 2014
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Anonymity makes a difference with online comments, researcher finds
In a study titled, "Virtuous or Vitriolic: The Effect of Anonymity on Civility in Online Newspaper Reader Comment Boards," University of Houston assistant professor Arthur D. Santana at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication ...
Internet
Jan 22, 2014
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