#societal-norms

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The New Yorker
1 week ago
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 ]
Frenchly
3 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 ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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 ]
KALTBLUT Magazine
8 hours ago
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 ]
The Atlantic
5 days ago
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 ]
New York Post
2 months ago
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 ]
Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
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 ]
Boston.com
3 weeks ago
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 ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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 ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
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 ]
The Verge
3 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 ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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 ]
Axios
5 months ago
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
5 months ago
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 ]
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