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6 days ago

Are you a single mom? We want to hear from you about your challenges and life experiences

America has the world's highest rate of children living in single-parent households, with about 40% of all births to unmarried women, which is double the rate from 40 years ago.
US news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Number of people living alone in Germany surges

More than one-in-five people in Germany live by themselves, a rate which has surged in the past twenty years, according to new figures.
Germany news
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

Angels, witches, crystals and black cats: How supernatural beliefs vary across different groups in the US

Education, income, and demographics significantly influence beliefs in supernatural phenomena among Americans.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Hidden Practices That Follow Family Estrangement

Many described it as a difficult and sensitive topic—one they might only share with close friends. For the most part, respondents worried about others' negative reactions or judgment.
Relationships
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Consensual non-monogamy not "one big orgy": CBSN Originals

The CBSN Originals documentary sheds light on consensual non-monogamous relationships, a traditionally taboo topic, showing that 1 in 5 single adults have explored this arrangement.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Carol Wolkowitz obituary

Carol Wolkowitz's influential writings established a critical understanding of the interplay between gender and work, revealing how embodiment shapes vocational experiences.
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Feudalism Is Our Future

The modern political climate echoes ancient Rome's lessons on immigration, masculinity, and societal decay.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Parents experience greater meaning in life, study confirms DW 06/01/2025

Parents find meaning in life but often report lower satisfaction compared to childfree individuals.
History
fromWorldhistory
1 month ago

The Italian Renaissance by Peter Burke (Book Review)

The Italian Renaissance cannot be understood without considering its broader cultural and social contexts.
Burke emphasizes regional variations and a focus on institutions over individual brilliance.
The idea of the Renaissance as a unified movement is challenged in favor of measurable cultural innovations.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Parenthood in Europe: Less life satisfaction, more meaning DW 06/01/2025

"Having a child is like outsourcing a vital organ that runs around outside all by itself and climbs trees" highlights the contradictions of parenthood: fulfilling yet exhausting.
Parenting
fromThesocietypages
2 months ago

Subverting a Subject: Marketing as Sociology - First Publics

Marketing is about social engineering, studying how choices are made, messages shape behavior, and identities are constructed. It is applied sociology.
Social media marketing
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Recessions Do to Romance

Life was bleak, bleak, bleak: Soup-kitchen lines ran for blocks. Teenagers walked across the nation on foot, looking for work. Parents fashioned cardboard soles for their children's little shoes.
Relationships
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Barking up the family tree in Argentina as birth rates fall

With nearly 80% of homes welcoming pets, Argentina's capital has emerged as a leader in global pet ownership, reflecting shifting societal norms and economic challenges.
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Best Part of Fast Food Is Now Available at Your Local Grocery Store. Think Twice Before Buying It.

Fast-food sauces are now widely available, leading to an oversaturation that might diminish their allure.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Identity Niches: Have You Found Yours?

People inevitably conclude that the terms they chose somehow differentiated them from others, with many listed characteristics highlighting experiences that shape their identities.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We need to talk about Kevins in Germany, Irish ballads and Tom Holt's novels | Letters

The name Kevin, once cool, has now become a stereotype in Germany, associated with lower socio-economic backgrounds and biases in education, reflecting societal prejudice.
Germany news
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Herbert J. Gans, myth-busting sociologist, dies at 97

Herbert J. Gans, a prominent sociologist, passed away at 97, remembered for his impactful studies on poverty, class, and urban issues.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Wellbeing and Slow Spaces: Can Architecture Distort the Way We Experience Time?

Some sociological theories about our society and the built environment go beyond considering it as a mere physical container and suggest that architecture can impact our wellbeing.
Mental health
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths on Urban and Suburban Life

Herbert J. Gans, influential sociologist, passed away at 97, celebrated for his impactful critiques of American urban and suburban life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australia's gen Z men more likely to hold sexist views, data shows, as manosphere' influences take hold

"This recent data unveils alarming trends among Australia's Gen Z men who increasingly endorse traditional gender roles and exhibit misogynistic attitudes, which are worsened by online communities."
Women in technology
#gentrification
Left-wing politics
fromoaklandside.org
3 months ago

Hit-and-run driver kills legendary, retired UC Berkeley sociology professor

Michael Burawoy championed the integration of sociology with activism, leading to the evolution of Public Sociology and advocating for social change throughout his life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Heteropessimism' didn't spring from nowhere | Letters

As married and partnered women continue to bear a greater burden of housework and childcare in the home, perhaps it's time to forget the stereotype of the emotionally over-demanding woman and instead look at the actual labour burden placed on wives and, particularly, mothers.
Women in technology
Digital life
fromComputerworld
4 months ago

Group chats rule the world

Transparency in communication is essential for democratic power.
Group chat technology facilitates secretive interaction in modern governance.
Sociologists may find group chats significant in studying social interactions influenced by digitalization.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Unsheltered homelessness projected to be down over much of L.A. County

Unsheltered homelessness in Los Angeles County fell for two consecutive years, with a projected drop of 5% to 10% based on the latest count.
fromDoc
4 months ago

Our human habit of anthropomorphizing everything

Humans often anthropomorphize technology and animals, interpreting their outputs as human-like behavior, which can contribute to misunderstanding complex systems like AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Are Sharing The Wildest Things They've Heard "Real Men" Don't Do

Debate around masculinity often leads to absurd and contradictory ideals of what defines a 'real man'.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Let's Get Philosophical About Truck Nutz

Truck Nutz symbolize evolving cultural meanings, often reflecting complex societal messages beyond their crude appearance.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

How Hulu's 'Paradise' explores the idea of a perfect society

'Paradise' powerfully visualizes social themes, prompting reflection on community ideals while entertaining viewers.
OMG science
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Are Sharing The Theories They Can't Prove But Are 100% Convinced Are True

The article presents a range of unconventional theories about societal beliefs and behaviors.
Fashion & style
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

Brett Johnson Designs Ultra-Luxury Clothes for Men. He's Defying Expectations.

Studying sociology can significantly enhance a future fashion designer's understanding of individuality and cultural representation in clothing design.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

TV Show 'Severance' Dramatizes Suppression and Repression

'Severance' illustrates the impact of emotional suppression in the workplace, revealing deeper psychological dynamics among employees and management.
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago

Choice is a good thing. Right? - Harvard Gazette

In 'The Age of Choice,' Rosenfeld studies how the concept of choice has evolved to symbolize freedom, while exploring its burdensome implications in modern life.
Social justice
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
5 months ago

Struggling men hurt noncollege women's marriage prospects | Cornell Chronicle

College-educated women maintain steady marriage rates despite a gender imbalance, challenging narratives about their marriage prospects.
The decline in marriage rates is significant among non-college women, linked to the declining fortunes of non-college men.
fromThe Walrus
5 months ago

How Do You Faithfully Tell the Story of a Divorce, Including Your Own? | The Walrus

The concept of marriage can be seen as having three layers: personal, observable, and a broader ideal; yet each marriage tells its own unique story.
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