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Gone But Not Forgotten: Ruby Hurley

Ruby Hurley, who died on this date (August 9) in 1980, was an influential yet often overlooked figure in the American civil rights movement. Known for her formidable organizational skills…

LGBTQIA2S+

Supporting Transitions: Insights from a Study on Trans Youth

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A new study shows that affirmative approaches to supporting trans children—validating their gender identity through social transitions—significantly improve their mental health and well-being. The research highlights the crucial role of…

Inequalities, Labor, Organizations

Overcoming Loss Aversion to Boost Workplace Diversity

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A new study explores how managers often hire new employees who closely resemble those they are replacing, leading to "demographic stickiness" and hindering diversity. Demographic stickiness can slow diversification, but…

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Andrew Tate relies upon outdated and harmful gender stereotypes (e.g., men as naturally "dominant," women as emotionally unstable) to promote his theory that men are victims in a "gender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

Fundamentals, Movements

The Potential for Progress: Can We Truly Alter Society’s Course?

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Absolutely, yes. But we need to be much smarter and better organized. Introduction Many millions more people would get involved in activism and social justice work if they knew we…