Women in Apocalyptic Fiction Shaving Their Armpits
Because our interest in realism apparently only goes so far.
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Gender Segregation of Toys Is on the Rise
Charting the use of "toys for boys" and "toys for girls" in American English.
Theories of the First Topsy-Turvy Doll
The general consensus seems to be that these dolls were primarily for enslaved children, but the purpose of the dolls isn’t clearly understood.
What Sociologists Can Tell Us About Serial Killing
Might cultural and structural variables predict state variation in the rate of male serial killer activity?
U.S. Schools Are Teaching Our Children That Native Americans Are History
Professor Sarah Shear examined the academic standards for elementary and secondary school education in all 50 states.
Rich Kids Are More Likely to Be Working for Dad
Nepotism is alive and well, especially for the well-off.
Why Did Doctors Stop Giving Women Orgasms?
You can thank the rise of the vibrator for that, according to technology historian Rachel Maines.
That Catcalling Video Is a Reminder of Why Research Methods Are So Important
If your methods aren't sound then neither are your findings.
The Best Moms Let Mess Happen
That's the message of a Bounty commercial that reminds this sociologist of Sharon Hays' work on "the ideology of intensive motherhood."
A Majority of Middle-Class Black Children Will Be Poorer as Adults
The disturbing findings of a new study.