#societal-norms
#societal-norms

Writing

The 32 best beach reads for summer 2024

Exploration of diverse storylines in recent book releases. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Writing

Mikhail Alekseyevich Kuzmin: 'Love Is From the Gods' - San Francisco Bay Times

Kuzmin's novel 'Wings' challenged societal norms by portraying same-sex love positively and authentically. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Writing

The Two Women Who Wrote as "Michael Field"

Poetic genius is not restricted by traditional norms; creativity can be expressed through multiple identities. [ more ]

Consequence

Music

Amyl and the Sniffers unleash raucous single and video "U Should Not Be Doing That"

Amyl and the Sniffers' new single 'U Should Not Be Doing That' maintains their exhilarating sound, poking fun at societal norms and music communities. [ more ]

KALTBLUT Magazine

Film

German Movie Premiere: Avant-Drag! @ XPOSED QUEER FILM FESTIVAL - KALTBLUT Magazine

Avant-Drag! is a groundbreaking documentary showcasing Greek drag performers challenging societal norms at XPOSED Queer Film Festival. [ more ]

#parenting

The Atlantic

Parenting

Do Children Really Need Their Own Bedroom?

Many parents prioritize giving children their own rooms even though it's not a universal necessity. [ more ]

Boston.com

Wellness

Let them eat ... everything

Virginia Sole-Smith advocates for self-care and challenging traditional parenting and societal norms around food and body image. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Parenting

Do Children Really Need Their Own Bedroom?

Many parents prioritize giving children their own rooms even though it's not a universal necessity. [ more ]

Boston.com

Wellness

Let them eat ... everything

Virginia Sole-Smith advocates for self-care and challenging traditional parenting and societal norms around food and body image. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Film

It was terrifying but screw it': the director who had to disown her film to get an Oscar nomination

Tiger Stripes is a horror movie combining body horror, Mean Girls vibes, and Malaysian folklore, addressing societal fears about female bodies with a girl power twist. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Writing

Why We're Turning Psychiatric Labels Into Identities

Diagnosing mental health conditions is a complex process with implications for societal classification and individual identity. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Education

It's Not College Students Who Need to Grow Up. It's Everyone Else.

University students are raw idealists, passionate about challenging societal norms and shaping their world through protests. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Digital life

She's my sacred other': is friendship, not romance, the key to a happy and fulfilled life?

Strong platonic ties can be as valuable as romantic relationships.

Society's bias towards romantic relationships over friendships is questioned. [ more ]

New York Post

Parenting

Downfall of America's children starts with the selfishness of parents

High rate of U.S. children in single-parent households

Parental selfishness impact on children's prosperity

Impact of two-parent families on children's outcomes [ more ]

The Atlantic

Artificial intelligence

Why We Must Resist AI's Soft Mind Control

AI tools like Google's Gemini can influence thinking and attitudes through their responses to queries.

AI programs, like Gemini, reflect societal norms and values, potentially nudging individual thoughts and behaviors. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Career

I've Found the Perfect Sexual Arrangement for Me. Now I Just Need a Willing Partner.

Financial domination kink involves power dynamics and challenges societal norms.

Exploring financial domination requires deep consideration and understanding of the risks involved. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Women

Could the pubic wig usher in a flourishing of the female bush? | Eva Wiseman

Fashion can reflect societal norms and desires through designs like luxurious merkins at haute couture shows.

Body hair and grooming practices are complex and can be influenced by societal expectations. [ more ]

The Verge

4 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Satya Nadella says the explicit Taylor Swift AI fakes are 'alarming and terrible'

Satya Nadella expresses concern over AI-generated fake explicit images of Taylor Swift.

Nadella suggests the importance of implementing guardrails and societal norms to address the issue. [ more ]

Frenchly

4 months ago

Writing

French Women Do Get Fat: A New Novel Talks About Fatphobia in France - Frenchly

Weight-based judgments and medical bias against plus-size individuals are prevalent in society.

The author's experience of being told she was healthy despite being overweight challenged societal norms and changed her perspective. [ more ]

#societal norms

Axios

Women in technology

College-educated mothers are working at record rates

College-educated mothers have entered the workforce at a higher rate over the past 20 years.

This trend has been accelerated by the post-pandemic labor market. [ more ]

www.vice.com

Mental health

How Neurodivergent Minds Challenge Conventional Notions of Romance

Relationships are challenging and require work to accept and make peace with ourselves.

Societal norms can make relationships even more difficult, as they impose unrealistic expectations on individuals.

Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges in navigating relationships due to societal norms and pressure. [ more ]

Axios

Women in technology

College-educated mothers are working at record rates

College-educated mothers have entered the workforce at a higher rate over the past 20 years.

This trend has been accelerated by the post-pandemic labor market. [ more ]

www.vice.com