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#InstagrammingAfrica: The Narcissism of Global Voluntourism
Voluntourism is ultimately about the fulfillment of the volunteers themselves, not necessarily what they bring to the communities they visit.
Is Walking Overrated?
Does the fawning media coverage of new technological advancements in human exoskeleton design invalidate the lives of millions of wheelchair-dependent people around the world?
The Majority of Stay-at-Home Dads Aren’t Staying Home to Care for the Family
A close look at a Pew Social Trends report.
Louis C.K. on Assortative Mating: Why Do Men Overestimate Their Own Level of Attractiveness?
You may consider yourself a 10 out of 10, but who you end up with might be a better measure of looks.
A Proper Entrance: Creole Culture and the Social Construction of Space
A sociologist notices an architectural oddity at the Laura Plantation in Louisiana.
Culture as a Form of Control: All Hail New Orleans’ Go-Cup
Experiencing the liquor laws of The Big Easy can remind you of the power of culture to render alternative ways of life invisible.
The Economy Is Growing, but We’re Replacing Good Jobs With Bad Ones
A recent study by the National Employment Law Project gives job creators a failing grade.
Violence Against Women Is on the Decline—but We Can Still Do More
Rates of sexual violence in the United States, whether measured by arrest or victimization, have declined by over 50 percent over the last 20 years.
If You Want to Sell Something Online, Consider Asking Your White Friend for Help
New research from a pair of economists finds that buyers discriminate against sellers perceived as black.