Herculean Dimorphism
The latest in a series on how Disney characters are perfect examples of extreme sex dimorphism.
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We’re Not Opposite Sexes, But Television Wants You to Think That We Are
Another example of an advertisement that plays off of tired stereotypes.
A Korean Hallyu Threatens American Cultural Dominance
The Korean wave has only picked up momentum since the late 1990s, and its influence is impressive.
Should White People Wear Dreadlocks?
This a question for The1Janitor, who offers some interesting perspective on cultural appropriation.
What Happened to All of the Women in Computer Science?
Growing up with a personal computer is a strong predictor for choosing computer science as a major, but parents have been buying their daughters other things.
Raising the Minimum Wage Will Have No Effect on Jobs
According to an analysis of 64 different studies.
Medicare vs. National Health Care: How U.S. Seniors Do in Cross-National Perspective
Compared to their pre-Medicare counterparts, seniors today are probably healthier, and they’re probably shelling out less for health care. But compared to seniors in other countries, they're not doing so well.
Why I Called My Book ‘The Family’ and What That Has to Do With Bill Cosby
The family is not an institution; it’s an institutional arena, the social space where family interactions take place.
The Paradox of Women’s Sexuality in Breastfeeding Advocacy and Breast Cancer Campaigns
We capitalize on the sexualization of the breast to raise awareness about breast cancer, yet we cringe at the idea of a woman nursing her child.
