Selling Sexualization
If the National Center on Sexual Exploitation thinks that every entity from HBO to the Department of Justice is guilty of perpetuating evil, perhaps it needs to take a closer look at its core beliefs.
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Moral Values
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Why Political Compromise Is So Hard
When issues get moralized, making concessions becomes nearly unthinkable.
Morals Can Be Manipulated
New research suggests eye-tracking devices can be used to point us to one side or another of an ethical issue.
Morality Can Trump Tribalism
Encouraging research points to a way to decouple loyalty to one’s own tribe with disdain for outsiders.
Negative Stereotypes Drive Opposition to Gay Rights
New research suggests prejudiced beliefs regarding homosexuals’ moral behavior leads people to oppose gay-rights legislation.
Poor People Judge Harm-Doers More Harshly
New research suggests this reflects their greater vulnerability to people who commit injurious actions.
‘Give’ Gives Way as Word Usage Reflects Shift in Values
New research suggests our drift toward a more individualistic mindset can be traced back two centuries, as we began the transition from rural to urban living.
Thinking of Science Strengthens Moral Fiber
First-of-its-kind research finds a surprising relationship between science and morality.
Black-and-White Pattern Inspires Black-and-White Thinking
Researchers report people asked to judge moral issues offer more extreme opinions if the questions are presented using a black-and-white checkered frame.