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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Germany news

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

The name Kevin has become a stereotype in Germany, connected to social class and educational bias.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Germany news

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

The name Kevin has become a stereotype in Germany, connected to social class and educational bias.
more#social-class
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago
US news

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.
#urban-life
Mental health
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

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

The perception of time is influenced by both verbal exchange and the spatial context in which conversations occur.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

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.
Mental health
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

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

The perception of time is influenced by both verbal exchange and the spatial context in which conversations occur.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

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.
more#urban-life
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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

Gen Z men in Australia are increasingly embracing traditional gender roles and misogynistic attitudes, influenced by societal and online factors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Heteropessimism' didn't spring from nowhere | Letters

Gender dynamics in relationships reveal men's dependence on women rather than the reverse.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago
Digital life

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
1 month 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.
#masculinity
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Let's Get Philosophical About Truck Nutz

Truck Nutz symbolize evolving cultural meanings, often reflecting complex societal messages beyond their crude appearance.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Women

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'.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Let's Get Philosophical About Truck Nutz

Truck Nutz symbolize evolving cultural meanings, often reflecting complex societal messages beyond their crude appearance.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Women

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'.
more#masculinity
OMG science
fromBuzzFeed
2 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.
#uc-berkeley
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hit-and-run death of UC Berkeley professor emeritus Michael Burawoy an 'unimaginable loss'

UC Berkeley sociology professor emeritus Michael Burawoy died in a hit-and-run, leaving a profound impact on the academic community.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man who taught at UC Berkeley for nearly 5 decades killed in hit-and-run

A beloved UC Berkeley professor, Michael Burawoy, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident while walking in a crosswalk.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hit-and-run death of UC Berkeley professor emeritus Michael Burawoy an 'unimaginable loss'

UC Berkeley sociology professor emeritus Michael Burawoy died in a hit-and-run, leaving a profound impact on the academic community.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man who taught at UC Berkeley for nearly 5 decades killed in hit-and-run

A beloved UC Berkeley professor, Michael Burawoy, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident while walking in a crosswalk.
more#uc-berkeley
fromNature
3 months ago
Writing

Poetry on Mars and robots on Earth: Books in brief

Five historical innovations crucially shaped human development and societal divisions.
AI systems often mask the overlooked contributions of underpaid workers.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why We Avoid Those Closest to Us When We Need Them Most

People often avoid discussing sensitive topics with those they are closest to, challenging common assumptions about intimacy and communication.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

All together now: chimps engage in contagious peeing

Urinating is typically a private activity, yet it can become social, as seen in Japan with the term 'tsureshon'.
#loneliness
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Relationships

Lonely Single Men Want Romance. Lonely Single Women Don't.

Not all lonely single people desire romantic relationships, especially previously married women.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Relationships

Lonely Single Men Want Romance. Lonely Single Women Don't.

Not all lonely single people desire romantic relationships, especially previously married women.
more#loneliness
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Adults love Halloween because adulthood has changed

Halloween has transformed from a children's activity to a popular adult celebration, influenced by changing adult norms and expectations.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Trump or Harris? For these New Mexico farmers, the more pressing question is survival

New Mexico's challenges and agricultural trends reflect deeper socio-economic and cultural dynamics in a land primarily shaped by its Latino heritage.
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago
Writing

My Son Died Of A Fentanyl Overdose. Here's What No One Is Telling You About This Crisis.

The universality of addiction spans socioeconomic backgrounds, impacting individuals irrespective of their childhood circumstances.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Serial Killers, True Crime, and the Con Man

Stéphane Bourgoin exploited the true-crime culture through deceit, misrepresenting his expertise and background to gain fame and financial support.
Health
fromwww.nydailynews.com
8 months ago

U.S. has lowest life expectancy among rich, English-speaking countries: study

Americans have the lowest life expectancy among comparable English-speaking nations, primarily due to preventable deaths and health disparities.
fromIntelligencer
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Did Kids Become More Racist Under Trump?

White children often exhibit a biased view influenced by their environment and family beliefs during discussions about race and politics.
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