Society

In the medieval European imagination, racial difference was often highly polarized. Black people were perceived either as exotic status symbols—including saints and wealthy rulers such as the Queen of Sheba—or as subjugated figures, considered inferior […]

Anna spends most of her workday typing on her laptop. After a few hours, she starts rubbing her wrists as her pain sets in. A glance at her desk reveals the painkillers that she uses […]

New Minnesota Carlson research debunks the idea that introverts are better listeners than extroverts. In fact, extroverts may have a slight perceived advantage as listeners. The study authors suggest moving past personality-based assumptions to develop […]

One in 10 (11%) members of Gen Z have reported emotional abuse and 3% have experienced violence from a partner in the past year. The new UCL research finds unwanted sexual approaches and sexual assault […]

Researchers have found that adolescents focus more on their own interests compared to adults when navigating social dilemmas, even when their interaction partners show greater willingness to cooperate. The study, published today in eLife , […]

Men who generally perceive women through a negative lens tend to be the most likely to positively view the #tradwife movement, says the findings of the world’s first study into men’s attitudes surrounding the increasingly […]

A new study has found that gambling harms can intensify domestic abuse and act as a form of escapism for female victims—putting women and children at risk of long-term housing instability. The research, produced in […]

Social media have become an integral part of everyday life for most people. Many of us follow companies on social media and react to images and campaigns that resonate with us.This article is brought to […]

For too long, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have been denied the same opportunities for love, romance, and sexual expression as their peers. Misconceptions about their desires and abilities have limited their privacy, […]

As your child approaches their teenage years, they’ll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.