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Stay Sharp with Love: The Surprising Link Between Marriage and Cognitive Health

Studies found that enjoyment of time with a spouse positively correlates with better cognitive function. Marital strain is consistently linked to poorer cognitive function, suggesting that unresolved conflicts and stress…

Gender/Family, Race/Ethnicity

How Couples from Different Backgrounds Manage Work and Family Responsibilities

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The study identifies six distinct work-family arrangements among Black, Hispanic, and white couples. Hispanic family structures were significantly more traditional than White and Black families, both of which were more…

Gender/Family

Social Media and Gender Wars: Andrew Tate and the Manosphere’s Influence on Young Men

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Andrew Tate relies upon outdated and harmful gender stereotypes (e.g., men as naturally "dominant," women as emotionally unstable) to promote his theory that men are victims in a "gender war."…

Disability, Fundamentals, Gender/Family, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, Race/Ethnicity

How Many Types of Privilege Are There?

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In sociology, privilege is the array of unearned benefits or advantages bestowed on individuals due to their membership in a social group. Because of the multiple and varied ways privileges…

Gender/Family

Behind Closed Doors: The Truth About Power and Decision-Making in Couples

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Men and women tend to adopt "his" career goals as "ours," with the woman doing extra work to help her partner achieve his goals. Conversely, men and women tend to…